Don't Let It End

by Styx
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Lyrics

(C)What can I do?

(Em)Pic tures of you still make where me cry.

(F)Try ing to live

with (Am)out your love,

it’s so hard to (F)do.

Some nights I (G)wake (F)up, (G)I look (F)at (G)your (F)pil (G)low.

Hop (F)ing (G)that I’ll see you there but I (C)get up each day,

(Em)not much to say.

I’ve no where to go.

(F)Lone li ness fills

me (Am)up in side

’cause I’m miss ing (F)you.

So if you’ll (G)give (F)us (G)a chance (F)to (G)re (F)mem (G)ber

Hop (F)ing (G)that I’ll see you there but I

(G)the (F)love (G)we had (F)once (G)to (F)geth (G)er.

(Em)Wait and see

time is all that we (Am)real ly need.

I’m pray ing you (G)won’t say no.

(CN.C.)I mean to (G)tell you, (C)don’t let it end.

Ba by we could have so much more,

more,

more.

(C)Don’t let it end.

Hon ey, please don’t walk out that door,

door,

door.

I’m (Am)tell ing you ba by, I (G)made my mis takes but I’ll (Am)make you this prom ise to (G)do what it takes.

I’ll be (F)there to pro tect you and (G)hold you tight.

You’ve got my lov in’ ba by (G)ev ’ry sin gle night.

(C)Don’t let it end.

I’m beg gin’ you, (Am)don’t let it end this way.

(C)Don’t let it end.

I’m beg gin’ you, (Am)don’t let it end this way.

door.

(C)Don’t let it end.

I’m beg gin’ you, (Am)don’t let it end this (Ab)way.

(C)Don’t let it end.

I’m beg gin’ you, (F)don’t let it end this way,

no, no,

no,

no, no,

no.

(C)What will I do

if (C)you say we’re through?

I (F)need you to stay.

Hon ey, (G)don’t let it end this (C5)way.

Don't Let It End — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Let It End" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Let It End”

Why does "Don't Let It End" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Let It End".
What key is "Don't Let It End" by Styx played in?
Don't Let It End is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Let It End"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Let It End" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Let It End"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Let It End"?
"Don't Let It End" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Let It End"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, Cpow, Em, F, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Styx can I play here?
Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Let It End"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Let It End".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Let It End"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.