The End Of The World
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Intro G D Em D
verse 1
G D
Why does the sun go on shining?
Em Bm
Why does the sea rush to shore?
C Am Bm E
Don't they know it's the end of the world
Am Cm D
'Cause you don't love me anymore
verse 2
G D
Why do the birds go on singing?
Em Bm
Why do the stars glow above?
C Am Bm E
Don't they know it's the end of the world
Am D G
It ended when I lost your love
Bridge
C G
I wake up in the morning and I wonder
D G
Why ev'rything's the same as it was
Bm E
I can't understand no I can't understand
Am Cm D
How life goes on the way it does
verse 3
G D
Why does my heart keep on beating?
Em Bm
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
C A Bm E
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
Am D G D#
It ended when you said goodbye
verse 4
G# D#
Why does my heart keep on beating?
Fm Cm
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
A#m Cm F
Don't they know know it's the end of the world?
C# G#
It ended when you said goodbye
Outro
C# D# G#
How to play The End Of The World
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.