Learn "EVE OF DESTRUCTION" by Barry McGuire on Piano

Master "EVE OF DESTRUCTION" by Barry McGuire with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

The East ern world it is ex (A)plod in’, vi o lence flar in’ bul lets load (A)in’. You’re (D)old e nough to kill, but not for (A)vot in’. You (D)don’t be lieve in war, but (G)what’s that gun you’re (A)tot in’? And (D)e ven the Jor dan Riv er has bod ies (A)float in’! But you tell me (G)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain, my friend, ah, you (G)don’t be lieve we’re (A)on the eve of de (D)struc tion. (D)Don’t you un der stand what I’m tryin’ to (A)say? (D)Can’t you feel the fears that I’m feel in’ to (A)day? If the (D)but ton is pushed, there’s no run ning a (A)way. There’ll be (D)no one to save with the (G)world in a (A)grave. Take a (D)look a round you, boy. It’s (G)bound to scare you, (A)boy. And you tell me (G)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain, my friend, ah, you (G)don’t be lieve we’re (A)on the eve of de (D)struc tion. tell me (G)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain, my friend, ah, you (G)don’t be lieve we’re (A)on the eve of de (D)struc tion. tell me (G)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain, my friend, ah, you (G)don’t be lieve we’re (A)on the eve of de (D)struc tion. (G)You don’t be lieve we’re (A)on the eve of de (D)struc tion.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Eve Of Destruction" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.