The End of the End (Paroles)

At the end of the end
It's the start of a journey
To a much better place
And this wasn't bad
So a much better place
would have to be special
No need to be sad

On the day that I die I'd like jokes to be told
And stories of old to be rolled out like carpets
That children have played on
And laid on while listening to stories of old

At the end of the end
It's the start of a journey
To a much better place
And a much better place
Would have to be special
No reason to cry

(whistling)

On the day that I die I'd like bells to be rung
And songs that were sung to be hung out like blankets
That lovers have played on
And laid on while listening to songs that were sung

At the end of the end
It's the start of a journey
To a much better place
And a much better place
Would have to be special
No reason to cry
No need to be sad
At the end of the end

Disarmingly honest, "End Of The End" is a beautiful, brave composition. The lyric is so candid it makes you uncomfortable on first listen. The lyric, coupled with a perfectly matching melody from heaven makes "End Of The End" something really special. You WILL shed tears.

More song details:

Instrumentation: Piano and orchestra only.

Time: 2:50

Verses are in the key of Bb. The "On the day that I die" section is in the key of F.

"End Of The End" shares some melodic similarity and musical mood with "Let It Be", "Warm and Beautiful" and a few others but honestly, comparing it to past McCartney compositions really does the song a disservice. It's that special and unique.