History is a song by One Direction, co-written by band members with Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, and Wayne Hector. It reflects on the bands time together, conveying a message of hope and unity amidst uncertainties about the bands future. The lyrics foster a strong sense of camaraderie among the members and their fans, expressing hope that despite changes, their connection will endure.
Key: F
F
A7
You've gotta help me, I'm losing my mind,
Dm
Cm7
keep getting the feeling you want to leave this all behind.
Bb
Gm
Thought we were going strong I thought we were holding on,
C/Bb
F
Aren't we?
F
A7
No, they don't teach you this in school,
Dm
Cm7
F
now my heart's breaking and I don't know what to do.
Bb
C/Bb
Thought we were going strong, thought we were holding on,
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
C/Bb
we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
F/A
Bb
C/Bb
so don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever.
F
A7
All of the rumours, all of the fights,
Dm
Cm7
but we always find a way to make it out alive.
Bb
Gm
Thought we were going strong, thought we were holding on
C
F
C/Bb
Aren't we?
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
C/Bb
we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
F/A
Bb
C/Bb
so don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever.
Bb
Mini bars, expensive cars,
F
C
Bb
hotel rooms, and new tattoos, the good champagne and private planes,
F
Bb
But they don't mean anything 'cause the truth is out,
Dm
I realise that without you here life is just a lie.
Gm
This is not the end, this is not the end.
C
We can make it you know it, you know.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
C/Bb
we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
F/A
Bb
C/Bb
so don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
C/Bb
we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen.
F
Dm
You and me got a whole lot of history,
Gm
F/A
Bb
C/Bb
so don't let it go, we can make some more, we can live forever.