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 — 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.

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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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