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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The End Of The Innocence" 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 C, 116 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 “The End Of The Innocence”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The End Of The Innocence"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "The End Of The Innocence". Key of C, 116 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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