(Bb)Why does the sun go on (F)shin ing?
(Gm)Why does the sea rush to (Dm)shore?
(Eb6)Don’t they (Cm)know it’s the (Dm)end of the (G7)world, ’cos (Cm)you don’t love me an y (Ebm)more?
(Bb)Why do the birds go on (F)sing ing?
(Gm)Why do the stars glow a (Dm)bove?
(Eb6)Don’t they (Cm)know it’s the (Dm)end of the (G7)world?
It (Cm)end ed when I (F)lost your (Bb)love.
I (Eb)wake up in the morn ing and I (Bb)won der
why (F)ev ’ry thing’s the same as it (Bb)was,
I (Dm)can’t un der stand, no I (G7)can’t un der stand how (Cm)life goes on the way it (Ebm)does.
(Bb)Why does my heart go on (F)beat ing?
(Gm)Why do these eyes of mine (Dm)cry?
(Eb6)Don’t they (Cm)know it’s the (Dm)end of the (G7)world?
It (Cm)end ed when you (F)said good (Bb)bye.
(B)Why does my heart go on (F#)beat ing?
(G#m)Why do these eyes of mine (D#m)cry?
(E6)Don’t they (C#m)know it’s the (D#m)end of the (G#7)world?
It (C#m)end ed when you (F#)said good (B)bye.
The End Of The World — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The End Of The World" by Skeeter Davis. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The End Of The World”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The End Of The World" by Skeeter Davis in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The End Of The World" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The End Of The World"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The End Of The World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The End Of The World" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The End Of The World"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The End Of The World"?
- "The End Of The World" was originally performed by Skeeter Davis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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