Learn "History" by One Direction on Piano

Master "History" by One Direction with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

You got ta help me, I’m los ing my mind, keep get ting the feel ing you wan na (Dm7)leave this all be (G7)hind. Thought we were (C)go ing strong, I thought we were (Am7)hold ing on, aren’t we? No, they don’t teach ya this in school, fights, but now my heart’s break ing and I (Dm7)don’t know what to (G7)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 ta (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 ta (Em)his to ry, so don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (Cmaj7)live for (C)ev er. All of the ru mours, all of the fights, but we al ways find a way to (Dm7)make it out a (G7)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 ta (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 ta (Em)his to ry, so don’t (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (Cmaj7)live for (C)ev er. (Cmaj9)Mi ni 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)a ny thing. ’Cause the (Cmaj7)truth is out, I’ve re a lised that with (Em)out you here life is just a lie, this is (Am7)not the end, this is not the end, we can (D)make it, you know it, you know. You and (Am7)let it go, we can (G)make some more, we can (Cmaj7)live for (C)ev er, ba by (Am7)don’t you know, ba by (G)don’t you know, we can (Cmaj7)live for (C)ev er.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "History" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.