The End
The story behind the song
"The End" is a powerful closing statement from The Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road, intended by Paul McCartney to conclude the album's medley with a meaningful couplet. John Lennon highlighted the profound philosophy in its central line: "And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make." This song also uniquely features the only drum solo Ringo Starr recorded with the band. It plays like a final, reflective thought on the nature of giving and receiving.
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The End
by The Beatles
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About The End Chords by The Beatles
Learn how to play The End by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The End chords”, “The End guitar chords”, or “The Beatles The End chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The End chords and for experienced players who want accurate The End lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, D/C.
FAQ — The End by The Beatles
How do I play "The End" by The Beatles on guitar?
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Can I transpose "The End" to a different key?
Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The End" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.
Can I see chord diagrams for "The End"?
Yes. Tap any chord in "The End" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.
Is "The End" easy to play on guitar?
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What key is "The End" in?
The chords for "The End" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, G, B, D/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.