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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"History" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.
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About “History”
- Where are the chord symbols for "History" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "History" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "History" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "History" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "History"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.