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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 don’t mean (F#7)an y thing when you’ve (G#m)got no one like to (E)tell them to 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 when was (F#7)I flat broke
you (G#m)made me feel what a (E)mil lion bucks, 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.
The Story — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Story" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 94 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort playing in the key of B, which sits your right hand almost entirely on black keys — five sharps can feel unfamiliar at first, but the chord shapes actually fall naturally once you commit them to muscle memory.
Your left hand uses an octave bass pattern throughout, so keep that reach relaxed and steady at 94 BPM; rushing the bass is the most common issue I see.
Pay special attention to the Bsus4-to-B resolution — it's just one finger lifting, but timing that release cleanly against the bass gives the ballad its emotional pull.
The F#7 transition into G#m can also catch you off guard, so loop those two bars hands-separately until the voicing feels automatic.
Start at around 70 BPM, get both hands locked in, then gradually bring it up to tempo.
By the end, you'll have a much stronger feel for navigating sharp-heavy keys with confidence — that skill transfers to a huge number of songs.
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About “The Story”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Story" 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. "The Story" is in B.
- What key is "The Story" by Brandi Carlile played in?
- The Story is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Story"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Story" 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 "The Story"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Story"?
- "The Story" was originally performed by Brandi Carlile. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Story"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: B, Bsus4, E, F#, F#7, G#m.
- What other songs by Brandi Carlile can I play here?
- Try "THE JOKE", "PARTY OF ONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Story" 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. "The Story" is in the key of B at 94 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Story"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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