The sto ry of my (C)life
is ver y plain to (F)read.
It starts the day you (G)came
and ends the day you (C)leave.
It’s The sto ry of my (C)life
be gins and ends with (F)you.
The names are still the (G)same,
and the sto ry’s still the (C)truth.
(Am)I was a lone.
You found me wait ing and made me your own.
And (Am)I was a fraid
that some how a I nev er could (G)be
the (F6)man that you want ed of (G7)me.
You’re the sto ry of my (C)life,
and ev ’ry word is (F)true.
Each chap ter sings your (G)name;
each page be gins with (C)you.
It’s The sto ry of our (C)times
and nev er let ting (F)go.
And if I die to (G)day,
and I want ed you to (C)know.
(Am)Stay with me here.
Share with me; care with me; stay and be near.
And (Am)when it be gan,
that I’d lie a wake nev ev ’ry (G)night,
just (F6)know ing some how deep in (G7)me.
You’re the sto ry of my (G)side
that (F6)our af fair just might (G)write
the sto ry of my (C)life,
so ver y plain to (F)read.
It starts the day you (G)came
and ends the day you (C)leave.
The Story Of My Life by Neil Diamond
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Story Of My Life”
- What key is "The Story Of My Life" in?
- "The Story Of My Life" by Neil Diamond is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Story Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "The 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.
- What chords are used in "The Story Of My Life"?
- This arrangement of "The Story Of My Life" uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, F6, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "The 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 Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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