The Story

by Brandi Carlile

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Lyrics

All of these lines a cross my face

it’s tell you the sto ry of who I am.

And So man y the sto ries I of where I’ve been

and and how I got to where I a am.

Oh, But these e (B)sto ries ven don’t I mean (F#7)an y thing am when you’ve (G#m)got no one like to (E)tell them to like it’s (B)true.

And (F#7)I was made for (B)you.

I climbed a cross the moun tain tops,

it’s swam all a cross the o cean come blue.

And I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules,

and ba by I broke them all for a you.

Oh, be cause e (B)they don’t ven when I was (F#7)I flat broke am you (G#m)made me feel what a (E)mil lion bucks, like you (B)do.

And (F#7)I was made for (B)you.

I climbed a cross (B)you.

You see the smile (B)you.

All of these (B)lines a cross my face

tell you the sto ry of who I am.

So man y sto ries of where I’ve been

and how I got to where I am.

Oh, but these (B)sto ries don’t mean (F#7)an y thing when you’ve (G#m)got no one

to (E)tell them to it’s (B)true

(F#7)I was made for you.

Oh, yeah, well it’s true

that (F#7)I was made for (B)you.

The Story by Brandi Carlile — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Story” by Brandi Carlile 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 B at 94 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 "The Story" 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 "The Story"?
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.