She Don't Have To Know

by John Legend

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(Dm)Oh,

steal ing mo ments just to (Dm)be with (C7sus4)you.

Though it’s wrong, it’s hard to (Dm)tell the (Am7)truth.

(Abm7)Oh, (Gm7)no.

She don’t have to (F)know.

She don’t have to (A)know.

When I meet ya,

I (Bb)got my shades on to cov er up my (Dm)eyes, (Just to cov er up my (Bb)hop eyes.) in’ that no bod y sees me pass in’ (Dm7)by through (Am7)my (Abm7)dis (Gm7)guise.

I still know (I still know.) you’ll rec (A)og nize.

But (Dm7)you?

I (Bb)know you’ve got a lit tle se cret of your (C7sus4)own, (Yes, you do.

You know it’s wrong.) (Bb)sneak in’ out with me while your man’s at (Dm7)home.

You (Am7)know (Abm7)it’s wrong,

but it’s so strong, (So strong.) still car ry in’ on.

I (Am)go (Go, go, go, go.) to the oth er side of (Dm)town so (C7sus4)I

nev er risk the chance we’ll (Dm7)catch her (Am7)eye.

(Abm7)Oh, (Gm7)no.

She don’t have to (F)know.

She don’t have to know, to know.

And, (Am)oh, (Oh, oh, oh, oh.) girl, I know you’re do in’ the (Dm)same thing, (C7sus4)too.

I won’t tell your man the (Dm7)things we (Am7)do, oh, (Gm7)no.

But He don’t have to (F)know.

He don’t have to know.

Some one’s watch in’.

(Ooh, oh, oh.) We (Bb)got ta be care ful next time or we’re through.

creep.) (Bb)Damn, it’s so stress ful do in’ the dirt we (Dm7)do.

So (Am7)sad (Abm7)but (Gm7)true.

And I know one day (One day.) I’m gon na (A)pay.

Then you ask me (Oh, what’d you say?) to (Bb)sneak out ta town for just a day or three.

(One, two, three.) (Bb)Go to D C and hold hands, pub lic (Dm7)ly all (Am7)through (Abm7)the (Gm7)streets

’cause they don’t know you don’t know you; and they don’t know me.

know me.) And, to know.

(Dm)Oh, it’s get (Am7)ting (C)cra zy.

(Get tin’ cra zy I and I, don’t (Am7)wan na hurt my ba I by.

don’t wan na make And her I (Abm7)cry.) know it’s sup posed to be the last (Gm7)time for you and I, but let’s not end this way.

don’t have to go.

Let’s wait an oth er day.

You don’t have to go.)

(Am)Oh.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.)

(Am)Oh.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.)

(Dm7)Oh.

She Don't Have To Know by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She Don't Have To Know by John Legend 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 G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "She Don't Have To Know" 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 "She Don't Have To Know"?
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 "She Don't Have To Know" use?
Just 15 chords: A, A7, Abaug, Abm7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.