The End Of The World

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The End Of The World" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.

About “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 there a karaoke version of "The End Of The World" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The End Of The World" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The End Of The World" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The End Of The World" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.