Same Mistakes

by One Direction
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Lyrics

(C)Cir cles, we’re go ing in (G)cir cles; diz zy’s all it (Am)makes us.

We know where it (F)takes can us; we’ve been be fore.

(C)Clos er, may be look ing (G)clos er; there’s more to dis (Am)cov er, find out what went (F)wrong this with out blam ing each (C)oth er.

Think that we’ve got more time

when we’re fall ing be hind.

Got ta make up our minds,

or else we’ll (C)play, play, play all the same old games; and we (C)wait, wait, wait for the end to change; and we (Am7)take, take, take it for grant ed that we’ll be the same.

But we’re mak ing all the same mis takes.

(C)Wake up, we both need to (G)wake up.

May be if we (Am)face up to know this, it (F)we can make it through be this.

(C)Clos er, may be we’ll be (G)clos er, strong er than we (Am)were be fore, out yeah, went (F)make this some thing more, ing yeah.

(C)oth er.

Think that we’ve got more time

when we’re fall ing be hind.

Got ta make up our minds,

or else we’ll (C)play, play, play all the same old games; and we (C)wait, wait, wait for the end to change; and we (Am7)take, take, take it for grant ed that we’ll be the same.

But we’re mak ing all the same mis takes.

mak ing all the same mis takes.

Yeah, yeah, that’s what cra zy is, when it’s (C)broke and you say there’s noth ing to fix, and you (Am7)pray, pray, pray that ev ’ry thing will be o kay

while you’re mak ing all the same mis takes.

(C)Don’t

look back;

but if we (Am)don’t

look back,

we’re on ly (Fmaj7)learn

ing, babe,

how to (Dm)make those same mis, same mis takes a gain.

So we mak ing all the same mis takes.

Same Mistakes — Piano Lead Sheet

"Same Mistakes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Same Mistakes”

Where are the chord symbols for "Same Mistakes" 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. "Same Mistakes" is in C.
What key is "Same Mistakes" by One Direction played in?
Same Mistakes is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Same Mistakes"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Same Mistakes" 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 "Same Mistakes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Same Mistakes"?
"Same Mistakes" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Same Mistakes" 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. "Same Mistakes" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Same Mistakes"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.