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(Cm7)Writ ten in these walls are the sto ries that I can’t ex (Eb)plain.
I (Cm7)leave my heart o pen, but it stays right here emp ty for (Eb)days.
She (Cm)told me in the morn in’ she don’t (Ab)feel the same a bout us in her (Eb)bones.
Al (Cm7)Seems to me that when I die, these (Ab)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’ve been (Ab)hold in’ on too tight with noth in’ in be (Bb)tween.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm and time
is (Ab)fro
(Eb)zen.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I (Ebmaj7)give her hope.
I (Ab6)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.
The sto ry of my (Eb)life.
(Cm7)Writ ten on these walls are the col ors that I can’t ex (Eb)change.
I (Cm7)leave my heart o pen, but it stays right here emp in its (Eb)cage.
I (Cm)know that in the morn in’ now I (Ab)see a sin gle light up on the (Eb)hill.
Al (Cm7)though to I am bro I ken, my (Ab)heart is un tamed ten on still.
(Eb)stone.
And I’ll be (Ab)gone, (Bb)gone to night.
The fire be neath my (Ab)feet is burn in’ bright, the way that I’ve been (Ab)hold in’ on so tight with noth in’ in be (Bb)tween.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm and time
is (Ab)fro
(Eb)zen.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I (Ebmaj7)give her hope.
I (Ab6)spend her love un til she’s broke in (Cm7)side.
The sto ry of my (Eb)life.
And I’ll be (Fm7)wait in’ for this time to come a round,
but, ba by, (Fm7)run nin’ af ter you is like chas in’ the (Bb)clouds.
The (Eb)sto ry of my life.
I take her home.
I (Ab)drive all night to keep her warm.
And (Cm7)time
is fro
(Ab)zen.
The The sto ry of my life.
The sto ry of my (Cm7)life.
The sto ry is (Eb)my life.
Story Of My Life — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Story Of My Life" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 138 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”
- Can I learn "Story Of My Life" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Story Of My Life" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 138 BPM.
- What key is "Story Of My Life" by One Direction played in?
- Story Of My Life is arranged in the key of Ab 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 138 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 10 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +2 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Story Of My Life"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Story Of My Life" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Story Of My Life"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Story Of My Life" is in the key of Ab at 138 BPM.