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(Cm)Writ ten in these walls are the sto ries that I can’t ex (Eb)plain.
I (Cm)leave my heart o pen but it stays right here emp ty for (Eb)days.
She (Cm)told me in the morn ing she don’t (Abmaj7)feel the same a bout us in her (Eb)bones.
It (Cm7)seems to me that when I die these (Abmaj7)words will be writ ten on my (Eb)stone.
And I’ll be (Ab)gone, (Bb)gone to night.
The ground be neath my (Ab)feet is o pen wide.
The way that I been (Ab)hold in’ on too tight with noth ing in be (Bb)tween.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her (Ebmaj7)home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Cm7)time
is (Ab)fro
(Eb)zen.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I give her (Ebmaj7)hope.
I (Ab)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.
The sto ry of my (Eb)life.
(Cm)Writ ten on these walls are the col ours that I can’t change.
(Eb)plain.
I (Cm)Leave my heart o pen but it stays right here in its cage.
(Eb)days.
I (Cm)know that in the morn ing now I’ll (Abmaj7)see us in the light up on the (Eb)hill.
It (Cm7)seems to I that brok I en my (Abmaj7)heart is un tamed ten on my (Eb)still.
And I’ll be (Ab)gone, (Bb)gone to night.
The fire be neath my (Ab)feet is burn ing bright.
The way that I been (Ab)hold in’ on so tight with noth ing in be (Bb)tween.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her (Ebmaj7)home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Cm7)time
is (Ab)fro
(Eb)zen.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I give her (Ebmaj7)hope.
I (Ab)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.
The sto ry of my (Eb)life.
And I been (Fm7)wait ing for this time to come a round.
But ba by, (Fm7)run ning af ter you is like chas ing the (Bb)clouds.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Cm)time
is fro
(Abmaj7)zen.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I give her (Ebmaj7)hope.
I (Ab)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.
The sto ry of my (Eb)life.
The sto ry of my life.
The sto ry of my (Cm7)life.
The sto ry of (Eb)my life.
Story Of My Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Story Of My Life" 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 Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Story Of My Life”
- What key is "Story Of My Life" by One Direction played in?
- Story Of My Life is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Story Of My Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Story Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Story Of My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Story Of My Life"?
- "Story Of My Life" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Story Of My Life"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus4, +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 there a karaoke version of "Story Of My Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Story Of My Life" 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 "Story Of My Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Story Of My Life" 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.