Can a complete beginner play "Where The Story Ends"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Where The Story Ends" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Where The Story Ends"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Where The Story Ends" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Where The Story Ends — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Where The Story Ends" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: D
Tempo: 135 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Fray

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How to Play "Where The Story Ends" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.