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If The World Should End

· by Bono & The Edge

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Lyrics

Don’t think a bout to (D5)mor row;

we’ve on ly got to (D5)day.

There’s noth ing that I (D5)want from you,

not a word you have to (D5)say.

You are all I need,

and all I can de fend,

all I need to (Bb)hold on to

if the world should (D5)end.

(Bbmaj7)In my im ag i (Dm)na tion

(Bbmaj7)I could not have (Bbmaj13)made this (B)up.

In a (Bbmaj7)world strang (Bbmaj13)er than (Dm)fic tion,

ours (Bbmaj7)is no (Bbmaj13)fic tion (B)al love.

I can see the (Gm)you

un der your sec (Dm)ond skin;

I can (Gm)feel your heart beat (A)quick en,

(Dm)quick en

and then (Bbmaj7)slow.

There’s noth ing (Gm)else I need

to (A)know,

and there’s (Bbmaj7)noth ing

you need to pre (A)tend.

If the world should (Gm)end,

and the sky to (F6)night is (Eb)lu

mi (Dm)nous

for all

the wrong (Dm)rea sons,

and ev ’ry (Eb)door way

is (Dm)hid

ing

(A)some thing,

and (A7)if this world

should all

come (A)crash

ing

(Bbmaj7)down,

I (Bb)would n’t care

at (A)all.

And if there’s no to (D5)mor row,

I’ll have to day a (D5)gain.

There’s no time for (D5)sor row

when there’s no such thing as (D5)time.

And if the dark ness will de scend,

don’t need a sav ior or a friend.

I can say I’ve (Gm)real ly loved

if the world should (Dm)end.

If The World Should End by Bono & The Edge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If The World Should End” by Bono & The Edge in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 92 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "If The World Should End" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "If The World Should End"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "If The World Should End" use?: Just 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, Bbmaj, Bbmaj7, Bm7, Dm, Dpow, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bono & The Edge songs work for kids?: Try "BOY FALLS FROM THE SKY", "RISE ABOVE 2". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.