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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Where The Story Ends" by The Fray: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Where The Story Ends" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Where The Story Ends" by The Fray. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Where The Story Ends" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Where The Story Ends" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.