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Re (Ab)mem ber when the days were long and rolled be neath a deep blue sky?
They’re Did n’t have a care in the world, for with (Db)mom my and dad dy we stand in’ by.
But (Ab)“hap pi ly ev er af ter” fails and we’ve been poi soned by these fair y tales The (Ab)law yers dwell on small de tails since (Fm)dad dy (Db)had to (Eb)fly.
Ah, but (Fm7)I know a (Cm7)place where (Bbm7)we can (Dbmaj7)go (Fm7)that’s still un (Dbmaj7)touched by men.
We’ll sit and (Cm7)watch the clouds roll (Dbmaj7)by and the (Fm7)tall grass (Dbmaj7)wave in the wind.
You can (Ab)lay your (Eb)head back (Db)on the ground and (Fm7)let your (Cm7)hair fall all a round (Db)me.
(Ab)Of fer (Eb)up your (Db)best de fense but (Fm7)this is the end,
(Dbmaj7)this is the end
of the (Ab)in no cence.
O (Ab)beau ti ful, for spac ious skys, but now those skys are threat en ing.
They’re beat ing plow shares in to the swords for this (Db)ti red old man that we e ed king.
But (Ab)“hap pi Arm chair iors oft en fail and we’ve been poi soned by these fair y tales.
The (Ab)law yers clean all the de tails since (Fm)dad dy (Db)had to (Eb)lie.
Ah, But (Fm7)I know a (Cm7)place where (Bbm7)we can (Dbmaj7)go (Fm7)and wash a (Dbmaj7)way this sin.
We’ll sit and (Cm7)watch the clouds roll (Dbmaj7)by and the (Fm7)tall grass (Dbmaj7)wave in the wind.
You can (Ab)lay your (Eb)head back (Db)on the ground and (Fm7)let your (Cm7)hair fall all a round (Db)me.
(Ab)Of fer (Eb)up your (Db)best de fense but (Fm7)this is the end,
(Dbmaj7)this is the end
of the (Ab)in no cence.
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Just (Ab)lay your (Eb)head back (Db)on the ground and (Fm7)let your hair fall all a round me.
(Ab)Of fer (Eb)up your best de fense but (Fm7)this is the end
(Dbmaj7)this is the end
of the (Ab)in no cence.
(Ab)in no cence.
The End Of The Innocence — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The End Of The Innocence" by Don Henley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The End Of The Innocence”
- What key is "The End Of The Innocence" by Don Henley played in?
- The End Of The Innocence is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The End Of The Innocence"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The End Of The Innocence" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The End Of The Innocence"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The End Of The Innocence"?
- "The End Of The Innocence" was originally performed by Don Henley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The End Of The Innocence"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Absus2, Absus4, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Don Henley can I play here?
- Try "THE HEART OF THE MATTER", "THE BOYS OF SUMMER", "The End Of The Innocence". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The End Of The Innocence" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The End Of The Innocence" by Don Henley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The End Of The Innocence" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The End Of The Innocence" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.