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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The End Of The Innocence" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 116 BPM.
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About “The End Of The Innocence”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The End Of The Innocence" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The End Of The Innocence" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The End Of The Innocence" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The End Of The Innocence" is in the key of C at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "The End Of The Innocence"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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