Can a complete beginner play "The Story"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Story" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "The Story"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Story" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

The Story — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Story" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 94 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

All of these lines a cross my face it’s tell you the sto ry of who I am. And So man y the sto ries I of where I’ve been and and how I got to where I a am. Oh, But these e (B)sto ries ven don’t I mean (F#7)an y thing am when you’ve (G#m)got no one like to (E)tell them to like it’s (B)true. And (F#7)I was made for (B)you. I climbed a cross the moun tain tops, it’s swam all a cross the o cean come blue. And I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules, and ba by I broke them all for a you. Oh, be cause e (B)they don’t ven when I was (F#7)I flat broke am you (G#m)made me feel what a (E)mil lion bucks, like you (B)do. And (F#7)I was made for (B)you. I climbed a cross (B)you. You see the smile (B)you. All of these (B)lines a cross my face tell you the sto ry of who I am. So man y sto ries of where I’ve been and how I got to where I am. Oh, but these (B)sto ries don’t mean (F#7)an y thing when you’ve (G#m)got no one to (E)tell them to it’s (B)true (F#7)I was made for you. Oh, yeah, well it’s true that (F#7)I was made for (B)you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Folk
Key: B
Tempo: 94 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Brandi Carlile

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How to Play "The Story" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.