Where The Story Ends

by The Fray
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Lyrics

Try in’ not to lose my head,

but I have nev er been this scared be fore.

Tell you what I’ll do in stead,

You’re lay my bod y down on the floor to (D)moth for get what I’ve done.

Sil hou ette (G)where ’til the good Lord come.

(Bm)All we know is dis tance.

We’re close and then we run.

(Bm)Kiss a way the dif fer ence,

I know you hate this one.

Try in’ not to lose your own,

but box in’ up er ev ’ry thing you’ve got, all you ev er knew of home.

You’re scared, my bod y scared on to see your (D)moth er there in the door.

You won der, (G)where did the years go?

And (Bm)all we know is dis tance.

We’re close and then we run.

(Bm)Kiss a way the dif fer ence,

I know you hate this one.

this one.

But this is how the sto ry ends,

or have we just be gun to kiss a way the dif fer ence?

I know you hate this one.

The vi

o lins

(A)make (D)no (G)sound

and I

be gin

to feel the ground.

And all we know is dis

Where The Story Ends — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Where The Story Ends" 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 D, 135 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Where The Story Ends”

Why does "Where The Story Ends" 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 "Where The Story Ends".
What key is "Where The Story Ends" by The Fray played in?
Where The Story Ends is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where The Story Ends"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where The Story Ends" 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 "Where The Story Ends"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where The Story Ends"?
"Where The Story Ends" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where The Story Ends"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, Bm9, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Where The Story Ends"?
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 "Where The Story Ends".
Can I see all the notes in "Where The Story Ends"?
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 D at 135 BPM.