Eve Of Destruction

by Barry McGuire
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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.

Eve Of Destruction by Barry McGuire

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Eve Of Destruction

What key is "Eve Of Destruction" in?
"Eve Of Destruction" by Barry McGuire is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Eve Of Destruction" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Eve Of Destruction" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Eve Of Destruction"?
This arrangement of "Eve Of Destruction" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Eve Of Destruction" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Barry McGuire can I play here?
Try "SLOOP JOHN B.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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