(Bm)Writ ten in these walls are the sto ries that I can’t ex (D)plain.
I (Bm)leave my heart o pen but it stays right here emp ty for (D)days.
She (Bm)told me in the morn ing she don’t (G)feel the same a bout us in her (D)bones.
It (Bm)seems to me that when I die these (G)words will be writ ten on my (D)stone.
And I’ll be (G)gone, (A)gone to night.
The ground be neath my (G)feet is o pen wide.
The way that I been (G)hold in’ on too tight with noth ing in be (A)tween.
The (D)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (G)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Bm)time
is (G)fro
(D)zen.
The (D)sto ry of my life.
I give her hope.
I (G)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Bm)side.
The sto ry of my (D)life.
(Bm)Writ ten on these walls are the col ours that I can’t change.
(D)plain.
I (Bm)Leave my heart o pen but it stays right here in its cage.
(D)days.
I (Bm)know that in the morn ing now, I’ll (G)see us in the light up on the (D)hill.
Al (Bm)though am bro I ken, my (G)heart is un tamed (D)still.
And I’ll be (G)gone, (A)gone to night.
The fire be neath my (G)feet is burn ing bright.
The way that I been (G)hold in’ on so tight with noth ing in be (A)tween.
The (D)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (G)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Bm)time
is (G)fro
(D)zen.
The (D)sto ry of my life.
I give her hope.
I (G)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Bm)side.
The sto ry of my (D)life.
Story Of My Life by One Direction
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Story Of My Life”
- What key is "Story Of My Life" in?
- "Story Of My Life" by One Direction is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Story Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Story Of My Life" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Story Of My Life" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.