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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The End Of The World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The End Of The World”

Why does "The End Of The World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The End Of The World".
What key is "The End Of The World" by Carpenters played in?
The End Of The World is arranged in the key of F 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 World"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The End Of The World" 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 World"?
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 World"?
"The End Of The World" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The End Of The World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The End Of The World".
Can I see all the notes in "The End Of The World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 80 BPM.