Other arrangements of The End Of The World
Pick a learning view.
(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 — 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 A, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 A 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 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The End Of The World" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "The End Of The World"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Bm7, C#m, C#m7, D, D6, Dm, +5 more.
- 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 A at 68 BPM.