"Story of a Life" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin, from the album Sequel.

Peaking at 105, it stayed on the chart for five weeks making all three singles from the album hits.

When talking about the song, Chapin says that he wrote it in a romantic mood.

He explains that he came up with the song when he was flying home in a jet when there was a storm and his life flashed before his eyes.

The alternate version was released on the Onwards and Upwards album.