Story Of My Life

· by One Direction

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(Cm7)Writ ten in these walls are the sto ries that I can’t ex (Eb)plain.

I (Cm7)leave my heart o pen, but it stays right here emp ty for (Eb)days.

She (Cm)told me in the morn in’ she don’t (Ab)feel the same a bout us in her (Eb)bones.

Al (Cm7)Seems to me that when I die, these (Ab)words will be writ ten on my (Eb)stone.

And I’ll be (Ab)gone, (Bb)gone to night.

The ground be neath my (Ab)feet is o pen wide, the way that I’ve been (Ab)hold in’ on too tight with noth in’ in be (Bb)tween.

The (Eb)sto ry of my life.

I take her home.

I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm and time

is (Ab)fro

(Eb)zen.

The (Eb)sto ry of my life.

I (Ebmaj7)give her hope.

I (Ab6)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.

The sto ry of my (Eb)life.

(Cm7)Writ ten on these walls are the col ors that I can’t ex (Eb)change.

I (Cm7)leave my heart o pen, but it stays right here emp in its (Eb)cage.

I (Cm)know that in the morn in’ now I (Ab)see a sin gle light up on the (Eb)hill.

Al (Cm7)though to I am bro I ken, my (Ab)heart is un tamed ten on still.

(Eb)stone.

And I’ll be (Ab)gone, (Bb)gone to night.

The fire be neath my (Ab)feet is burn in’ bright, the way that I’ve been (Ab)hold in’ on so tight with noth in’ in be (Bb)tween.

The (Eb)sto ry of my life.

I take her home.

I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm and time

is (Ab)fro

(Eb)zen.

The (Eb)sto ry of my life.

I (Ebmaj7)give her hope.

I (Ab6)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.

The sto ry of my (Eb)life.

And I’ll be (Fm7)wait in’ for this time to come a round,

but, ba by, (Fm7)run nin’ af ter you is like chas in’ the (Bb)clouds.

The (Eb)sto ry of my life.

I take her home.

I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm.

And (Cm7)time

is fro

(Ab)zen.

The The sto ry of my life.

The sto ry of my (Cm7)life.

The sto ry is (Eb)my life.

Story Of My Life by One Direction — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Story Of My Life” by One Direction in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 138 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Story Of My Life" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Story Of My Life"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Story Of My Life" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other One Direction songs work for kids?: Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.