The End Of The World

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

(F)Why does the sun go on (C)shin ing?

(Dm)Why does the sea rush to (Am)shore?

(Bb)Don’t they (Gm)know it’s the (Am)end of the (D7)world ’cause (Gm)you don’t (Gm7)love me an y (C7)more?

(F)Why do the birds go on (C)sing ing?

(Dm)Why do the stars glow a (Am)bove?

(Bb)Don’t they (Gm)know it’s the (Am)end of the (D7)world?

It (Gm)you don’t (Gm7)love me an y (C7)more?

(Gm)end ed when I (C7)lost your (F)love.

I (Bb)wake up in the morn ing and I (F)won der

why (C7)ev ’ry thing’s the same as it (F)was.

I (Am)can’t un der (Am7)stand, no I (D7)can’t un der stand how (Gm)life goes (Gm7)on the way it (C7)does!

(F)Why does my heart go on (C)beat ing?

(Dm)Why do these eyes of mine (Am)cry?

(Bb)Don’t they (Gm)know it’s the (Am)end of the (D7)world?

It (Gm)end ed when you (C7)said good (F)bye.

The End Of The World by Carpenters

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The End Of The World”

What key is "The End Of The World" in?
"The End Of The World" by Carpenters is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The End Of The World" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "The End Of The World" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The End Of The World" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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