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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The End Of The World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 68 BPM.
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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.
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