When the Emperor died in 1519, Senfl was out of a job, and his circumstances altered for the worse: Charles V dismissed most of Maximilian's musicians, and even refused to pay Senfl the annual stipend which had been promised to him in the event of the emperor's death.
Kui keiser suri 1519, Senfl oli välja tööd, ja tema asjaolusid muuta, halvemaks: Charles V jättis enamik Maximilian muusikutega ning isegi keeldus maksmast Senfl aastane stipendium, mis oli lubanud teda korral keisri surmani.