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Re mem ber when the days were long and (F)rolled be neath a deep blue sky?
They’re Did n’t have a care in the world, for with (F)Mom my and Dad dy we e (G)stand in’ by.
But (C)“hap pi ly ev er af ter” fails and we’ve been poi soned by these fair y tales.
The (C)law yers dwell on small the de tails since (Am)Dad dy had to fly.
Ah, but (Am7)I know a (Em7)place where (Dm7)we can go (Am7)that’s still un (Fmaj7)touched by (G)men.
We’ll sit and (Em)watch the clouds roll by and the (Am7)tall grass (Fmaj7)wave in the (G)wind.
You can (C)lay your head back (F)on the ground and (Am7)let your hair fall (Dm7)all a round.
(C)Of fer up your (F)best de fense but (Am7)this is the end,
(Fmaj7)this is the end
of the (C)in no cence.
Oh beau ti ful, for spac ious skies, but (F)now those skies are threat en ing.
They’re beat ing plow shares in to the swords for this (F)ti red old man that we e (G)each of king.
But (C)“hap pi Arm chair riors of ten fail and we’ve been poi soned by these fair y tales.
The (C)law yers clean up long the de tails since (Am)Dad dy had to lie.
Ah, But (Am7)I know a (Em7)place where (Dm7)we can go (Am7)and wash a (Fmaj7)way this (G)sin.
We’ll sit and (Em)watch the clouds roll by and the (Am7)tall grass (Fmaj7)wave in the (G)wind.
You can (C)lay your head back (F)on the ground and (Am7)let your hair fall (Dm7)all a round.
(C)Of fer up your (F)best de fense but (Am7)this is the end,
(Fmaj7)this is the end
of the (C)in no cence.
Just (C)lay your head back (F)on the ground and (Am7)let your hair fall (Dm7)all a round.
(C)Of fer up your (F)best de fense but (Am7)this is the end,
(Fmaj7)this is the end
of the (C)in no cence.
The End Of The Innocence — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The End Of The Innocence" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 116 BPM.
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About “The End Of The Innocence”
- Can I play "The End Of The Innocence" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The End Of The Innocence" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The End Of The Innocence" by Don Henley played in?
- The End Of The Innocence is arranged in the key of C 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The End Of The Innocence" 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 "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 other songs by Don Henley can I play here?
- Try "THE HEART OF THE MATTER", "THE END OF THE INNOCENCE", "THE BOYS OF SUMMER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The End Of The Innocence"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The End Of The Innocence" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The End Of The Innocence"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The End Of The Innocence" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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