"History Never Repeats" is a single written by Neil Finn and recorded by Split Enz.

It was released in March 1981 as the second single from their seventh studio album, Waiata.

[1] It was also used as the title of two compilation albums by the band.

The guitar bridge in this song, played by Neil Finn, was originally featured in an old Phil Judd song, "Bergen Aan Zee".

Released in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal with different artwork and track listings.