The End Of The World

by Skeeter Davis
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(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 (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "The End Of The World" by Skeeter Davis in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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

Why does the accompaniment for "The End Of The World" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "The End Of The World" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The End Of The World by Skeeter Davis, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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