The Story Of My Life

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Story Of My Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Story Of My Life”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Story Of My Life"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Story Of My Life" by Neil Diamond played in?
The Story Of My Life is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Story Of My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Story Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The 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 "The Story Of My Life"?
"The Story Of My Life" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Story Of My Life"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, F6, G, G7.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Story Of My Life". Key of C, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.