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You’ve got to help me,
I’m los ing my mind.
Keep get ting the feel ing you want to (Dm)leave this all be (Dm7)hind.
Thought we were (C)go ing strong,
I thought we were (Am7)hold ing on,
aren’t we?
No, they don’t teach you
this in school.
fights,
but Now my heart’s break ing and I (Dm)don’t know what to (Dm7)do.
Thought we were (C)go ing strong,
thought we were (Am7)hold ing on,
aren’t we?
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
We could (Am7)be the great est team that the (C)world has ev er seen.
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
So don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (Cmaj9)live for (C)ev er.
All of the ru mors,
all of the fights,
but we al ways find a way to (Dm)make it out a (Dm7)live.
Thought we were (C)go ing strong,
thought we were (Am7)hold ing on,
aren’t we?
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
We could (Am7)be the great est team that the (C)world has ev er seen.
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
So don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (Cmaj9)live for (C)ev er.
(Cmaj9)live for (C)ev er.
Min i bars, ex pen sive cars, (G)ho tel rooms and (D)new tat toos.
The (C)good cham pagne and pri vate planes, but (G)they don’t mean (D)an y thing.
’Cause the (C)truth is out, I re a lize that with (Em)out you here, life is just a lie.
This is (Am7)not the end, this is not the end, we can (C)make it, you know it, you know...
(CN.C.)You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
We could (Am7)be the great est team that the (C)world has ev er seen.
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
So don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (C)live for ev er.
and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
We could (Am7)be the great est team that the (C)world has ev er seen.
You and (G)me got a whole lot of (Em)his to ry.
So don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (C)live for ev You and (C)live for ev er.
So don’t let me go, so don’t let me go, we can (C)live for ev er.
Ba by, don’t you know, ba by, don’t you know, we can (Cmaj9)live for (C)ev er.
History — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"History" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 131 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “History”
- Why does "History" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "History".
- What key is "History" by One Direction played in?
- History is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "History"?
- The arrangement plays at 131 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "History" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "History"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "History"?
- "History" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "History"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, B7, C, Cmaj9, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "History"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "History".
- Can I see all the notes in "History"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 131 BPM.
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