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 — 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 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”
- 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 A at 68 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 A at 68 BPM.