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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.
History — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "History" by One Direction: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "History" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 11 chords: Am7, B7, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, Dm7, Em, +3 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 there a karaoke version of "History" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "History" by One Direction. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "History" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "History" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.