Story
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Am Em F C
Am Em F G
Am Em F C
I'll tell you a story
Am Em F G
Of how the past it lies, it dies
Am Em F C
All of your regrets and all of your glory
Am Em F G
Oh, how the time it flies, flies
C Em Am G
Bye she said, Well I leave at two
C Em Am G
Memories of old fade with the new
C Em Am G
Good times and bad we've had a few
C Em Am G
Help me to understand what can I do
Am Em F C
I'll tell you a story
Am Em F G
Of how the past it lies, it dies
Am Em F C
All of your regrets and all of your glory
Am Em F G
Oh, how the time it flies, flies
C Em Am G
Bye she said, Well I leave at two
C Em Am G
we once stuck together but we lost the glue,
C Em Am G
we became one but now add up to two
C Em Am G
it was just never up to me or to you
C Em Am Am
And she don't need me no more
C Em Am Am
Time will forget her I'm sure
F G Em F (2x)
F G Em
Oh, I'll shut it down There they go,
F
thoughts of her fleeting.
F G Em F
I wish that I could keep them repeating
Am Em F C
I'll tell you a story
Am Em F G
Of how the past it lies, it dies
Am Em F C
All of your regrets and all of your glory
Am Em F G
Oh, how the time it flies, flies by
Final: C Em Am Am
How to play Story
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.