Where The Story Ends

by The Fray

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Lyrics

Try in’ not to lose my head,

but I have nev er been this scared be fore.

Tell you what I’ll do in stead,

You’re lay my bod y down on the floor to (D)moth for get what I’ve done.

Sil hou ette (G)where ’til the good Lord come.

(Bm)All we know is dis tance.

We’re close and then we run.

(Bm)Kiss a way the dif fer ence,

I know you hate this one.

Try in’ not to lose your own,

but box in’ up er ev ’ry thing you’ve got, all you ev er knew of home.

You’re scared, my bod y scared on to see your (D)moth er there in the door.

You won der, (G)where did the years go?

And (Bm)all we know is dis tance.

We’re close and then we run.

(Bm)Kiss a way the dif fer ence,

I know you hate this one.

this one.

But this is how the sto ry ends,

or have we just be gun to kiss a way the dif fer ence?

I know you hate this one.

The vi

o lins

(A)make (D)no (G)sound

and I

be gin

to feel the ground.

And all we know is dis

Where The Story Ends by The Fray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Where The Story Ends” by The Fray 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 D at 135 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 "Where The Story Ends" 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 "Where The Story Ends"?
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.