Diary

by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

Lay your

head (Dm7)on my pil low.

Here you ven when can (Dm7)be your self.

No one has to know an what you that are feel ing,

no one eight nine, for ty six oh eight, but me and you,

ooh.

I won’t tell

your se crets.

Your se crets

are (Dm7)safe with me.

I will keep

your se crets.

Just think of me as the pag (Em7)es in your di a (Dm7)ry,

y.

I feel

such (Dm7)a con nec tion,

e you ven when you’re (Dm7)far a way.

Ooh, ba by, if there’s an y thing that you fear, ing,

call one eight nine, for ty six oh eight, and I’ll be here,

here.

I won’t tell

your se crets.

Your se crets

are (Dm7)safe with me.

I will keep

your se crets.

Just think of me as the pag (Em7)es in your di a (Dm7)ry,

y.

On ly (Am)we know what is talked a bout, (Em7)ba (Dm7)by, boy.

I don’t know (Am)how you can be driv ing me so (Em7)cra (Dm7)zy, boy.

Ba by, (Am)when you’re in town, why don’t you (Em7)come a (Dm7)round, boy?

I’ll be the (Am)loy al ty you need; you can (Em7)trust (Dm7)me, boy.

Oh,

Ev ’ry bod y say whoa.

(Whoa.)

Let me hear you say whoa.

(Whoa.)

Ev ’ry bod y say whoa.

(Whoa.)

I’m sing in’ whoa.

(Whoa.) Let me hear you sing.

I won’t tell.

(I

tell.) I won’t tell.

(I

tell.) I won’t tell (I won’t your tell.)

your se (Em7)crets.

Break it (Am)down.

Diary by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Diary by Alicia Keys in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 95 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Diary" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Diary"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Diary" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Amaj9, Dm7, Ebm7, Em7, F, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.