Is "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" 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 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It"?

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 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" use?

Just 8 chords: Am, Apow, Bbpow, C, D, F, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.

What other R.E.M. songs work for kids?

Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "Everybody Hurts", "MAN ON THE MOON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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It's The End Of The World As We Know It

· by R.E.M.

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Lyrics

That’s great!

It starts with an (G)earth quake, birds and snakes, an aer o plane; Len ny Bruce is (G)not a fraid.

(G)Eye of a hur ri cane, lis ten to your self churn.

(G)World serves its own needs, don’t mis serve your own needs.

(G)Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no strength.

The (G)lad der starts to clat ter with fear of height, down height.

(Bb5)Wire in a fire, rep re sent the sev en games in a (A5)gov ern ment for hire and a com bat site.

(G)Left her, was n’t com ing in a hur ry with the fur ies breath ing (G)down your neck.

(G)Team by team re port ers baf fled, trump, teth ered crop.

Look at (G)that low plane!

Fine, then.

(G)Uh oh, o ver flow, pop u la tion, com mon group, but (G)it ’ll do.

Save your self, serve your self.

World serves its (G)own needs, lis ten to your heart bleed.

Tell me with the (G)rap ture and the rev ’rent in the right, right.

You (Bb5)vit ri ol ic, pa tri ot ic, slam, fight, bright light; (A5)feel ing pret ty psyched.

It’s the (G)end of the world as we (Am)know it.

It’s (G)the end of the world as we (Am)know it.

It’s the (G)end of the world as we (Am)know it, and I feel (C)fine.

(G)Six o’ clock; T V hour.

Don’t get caught in for eign tow er.

(G)Slash and burn, re turn, lis ten to your self churn.

(G)Lock him in u ni form and book burn ing, blood let ting.

(G)Ev ’ry mo tive es ca late.

Au to mo tive in cin er ate.

(G)Light a can dle, light a mo tive.

Step down, step down.

(G)Watch a heel crush, crush.

Uh oh, this means (G)no fear; cav a lier, ren e gade and steer clear!

A (G)tour na ment, a tour na ment, a tour na ment of lies.

(Bb5)Of fer me sol u tions, of fer me al ter na tives and (A5)I de cline!

It’s the (G)end of the world as we (Am)know it.

It’s (G)the end of the world as we (Am)know it.

It’s the (G)end of the world as we (Am)know it, and I feel (C)fine.

(I feel (C)fine.)

It’s the (C)fine.

The (G)oth er night, I tripped a nice con ti nen tal drift di vide.

(G)Moun tains sit in a line.

(CN.C.)Leo nard Bern stein, (G)Le o nid Bresh nev, Len ny Bruce and Les ter Banks.

(G)Birth day par ty, cheese cake, jel ly bean, boom!

You (Bb5)sym bi ot ic, pa tri ot ic, slam, but neck.

(A5)Right?

(Right!) It’s the (It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it.

a lone.

It’s the It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it.

a lone.

It’s the It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it, a lone.) and I feel (C)fine.

It’s the (It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it.

a lone.

It’s the It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it.

a lone.

It’s the It’s (G)time I the world (D)had some we (Am)time it, a lone.) and I feel (C)fine.

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It's The End Of The World As We Know It by R.E.M. — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's The End Of The World As We Know It” by R.E.M. 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 165 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" 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 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It"?: 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 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Apow, Bbpow, C, D, F, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other R.E.M. songs work for kids?: Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "Everybody Hurts", "MAN ON THE MOON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.