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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The End Of The World" by Carpenters in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "The End Of The World" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The End Of The World" with hands-separate practice in F at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The End Of The World"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The End Of The World" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The End Of The World"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The End Of The World" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.