It starts with (Dm)one thing, I don’t know why.
It (F)does n’t e ven mat ter how hard you try.
(Bb)Keep that in mind; I de signed this rhyme to ex plain in due time all I (Dm)know.
Time is a va lua ble thing; (F)watch it fly by as the pen du lum swings.
(Bb)Watch it count down to the end of the day; the clock (C)ticks life a way.
It’s so un (Dm)real, did n’t look out be low; (C)watch the time go right out the win dow.
(Bb)Try’n’ to hold on, d did n’t e ven know, I (C)wast ed it all just to watch you (Dm)go.
Kept ev ’ry thing in side, and e ven (C)though I tried, it all fell a part.
(Bb)What is meant to me will e ven tual ly be a me mo (C)ry of a time when I tried so (D)hard, and got so far
but in the end,
it does n’t e ven mat ter.
I had to (D)fall to lose it all
but in the end,
it does n’t e ven mat ter.
In The End by Linkin Park
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 98 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence moving through chords in the key of B♭ — your left hand plays block-style bass notes, so you can keep things steady and grounded while your right hand handles the melody.
At 98 BPM it's not fast, but the transitions between B♭ and A can trip you up because they sit just a half step apart; practice that shift slowly until your fingers know exactly where to land without looking down.
The move from Dm to F is another one to isolate — loop just those two chords until the hand shape change feels automatic.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, getting the left-hand bass pattern locked in like a metronome before layering the melody on top.
Once both hands are comfortable, bring them together at around 70 BPM and gradually work up to full tempo.
Watch out for the tendency to rush through the verse into the chorus; keep your rhythm even throughout.
This is the song that'll really solidify how minor and major chords trade off to create that melancholic-but-driving feel — a skill you'll use in so many rock and pop pieces going forward.
About “In The End”
- What key is "In The End" in?
- "In The End" by Linkin Park is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "In The End" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "In The End" 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 "In The End"?
- This arrangement of "In The End" uses 6 chords: A, Bb, C, D, Dm, F.
- How long does it take to learn "In The End" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
- Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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