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The End of the World

Billy Joel

03:21

G7D7GADCA#FDm7

How to play The End of the World on guitar

The End of the World by Billy Joel uses 9 chords: G7, D7, G, A, D, C, A#, F, Dm7. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration03:21
Chords9
G7 D7 G7 D7 GThis is yourAlife. You gotDproblems with yourGwife. She wants to make you mash potatoes. Now sheCgives you minute rice. And sheGused to do yourAlaundry. Now sheDsends it outGinstead. And she always madeAbelieve that she wasCsatisfied in bed.A#That's what she used to say. ButFthat's how things were yesterday.Dm7Looks like the good old days areGgone.A#That's how she used to be.FBut that goes down in history.
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What chords are in The End of the World by Billy Joel?

The End of the World by Billy Joel uses 9 chords: G7, D7, G, A, D, C, A#, F, Dm7. The song features 9 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play The End of the World by Billy Joel?

A capo on fret 5 is the most popular way to play The End of the World. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 5, you'd play D7, A7, D, E, A, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is The End of the World hard to play on guitar?

The End of the World is an advanced guitar song. It uses 9 chords including G7, D7, G, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.

Can a beginner play The End of the World on guitar?

The End of the World is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.

How long is The End of the World by Billy Joel?

The End of the World by Billy Joel is 03:21 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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