Other arrangements of If The World Should End
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Don’t think a bout to (D5)mor row;
we’ve on ly got to (D5)day.
There’s noth ing that I (D5)want from you,
not a word you have to (D5)say.
You are all I need,
and all I can de fend,
all I need to (Bb)hold on to
if the world should (D5)end.
(Bbmaj7)In my im ag i (Dm)na tion
(Bbmaj7)I could not have (Bbmaj13)made this (B)up.
In a (Bbmaj7)world strang (Bbmaj13)er than (Dm)fic tion,
ours (Bbmaj7)is no (Bbmaj13)fic tion (B)al love.
I can see the (Gm)you
un der your sec (Dm)ond skin;
I can (Gm)feel your heart beat (A)quick en,
(Dm)quick en
and then (Bbmaj7)slow.
There’s noth ing (Gm)else I need
to (A)know,
and there’s (Bbmaj7)noth ing
you need to pre (A)tend.
If the world should (Gm)end,
and the sky to (F6)night is (Eb)lu
mi (Dm)nous
for all
the wrong (Dm)rea sons,
and ev ’ry (Eb)door way
is (Dm)hid
ing
(A)some thing,
and (A7)if this world
should all
come (A)crash
ing
(Bbmaj7)down,
I (Bb)would n’t care
at (A)all.
And if there’s no to (D5)mor row,
I’ll have to day a (D5)gain.
There’s no time for (D5)sor row
when there’s no such thing as (D5)time.
And if the dark ness will de scend,
don’t need a sav ior or a friend.
I can say I’ve (Gm)real ly loved
if the world should (Dm)end.
If The World Should End — Simple Sheet Music
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"If The World Should End" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If The World Should End”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If The World Should End"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "If The World Should End" by Bono & The Edge played in?
- If The World Should End is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If The World Should End"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If The World Should 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 "If The World Should End"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If The World Should End"?
- "If The World Should End" was originally performed by Bono & The Edge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If The World Should End"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, Bbmaj, Bbmaj7, Bm7, Dm, Dpow, +4 more.
- What other songs by Bono & The Edge can I play here?
- Try "BOY FALLS FROM THE SKY", "RISE ABOVE 2". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If The World Should End". Key of G, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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