(A)Why
does the sun
go on shin
ing?
(F#m)Why
does the sea
rush to (C#m)shore?
(D6)Don’t
they
(Bm7)know
it’s the (C#m7)end
of the world,
’cause (Bm7)you
don’t
love me
(Dm6)an y more?
(A)Why
do the birds
go (E)on sing ing?
(F#m)Why
do the stars
glow a (C#m)bove?
(D6)Don’t
they
(Bm7)know
it’s the (C#m7)end
of the world?
It (Bm7)end ed when I (E)lost
your (A)love.
I (D)wake up in the morn ing and I
won der
why ev ’ry thing’s the (Esus)same
as it (A)was.
I (C#m7)can’t
un der stand,
no, (F#7)I
can’t un der stand
how (Bm7)life
goes
on the way it (Dm)does.
(A)Why
does my heart
go on
beat ing?
(F#m)Why
do these eyes
of mine
cry?
(D6)Don’t
they
(Bm7)know
it’s the (C#m7)end
of the world?
It (Bm7)end ed when you (E)said
good (A)bye.
(D6)Don’t
they
(Bm7)know
it’s the (C#m7)end
of the world?
It (Bm7)end ed when you (E)said
good
(A)bye.
The End Of The World by Carpenters
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 A with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The End Of The World" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "The End Of The World"?
- This arrangement of "The End Of The World" uses 13 chords: A, A7, Bm7, C#m, C#m7, D, D6, Dm, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The End Of The World" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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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