The Secret Garden

· by Quincy Jones

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Lyrics

Oh.

(Gmaj7)I want to read (Bm9)be your mind,

know your deep (Em9)man est feel to ings.

I want to make it right

for you, you.

by.

Oh, ba by, (Bm9)show me,

oh, let me share the (Em9)mys ter y, oh.

(Bm9)Come on, come on, come on, come on.

(Em9)Lis ten to your heart to night.

(Em9)Come on, come on, come on.

make it al (Bm9)right,

yeah.

dar ling.

(Em9)Come on, come on, to night.

I know a mel (Bm9)be o dy

we can sing (Em9)man to geth to er.

I’ve got the se cret key

to the ba by.

Oh, Let’s make (Bm9)mu sic,

oh, har mo nize in (Em9)ec sta sy.

oh.

(Bm9)Come on, come on, come on, come on.

(Em9)I can keep you sat is fied.

(Em9)Come on, come on, come on,

oo ee, ba (Bm9)by,

oh, dar ling.

(Em9)Come on, come on, to night.

I’ll take good care (Em9)Sing it to me.

Here in the (Gmaj7)gar

(A)den

where temp (F#m7)ta tions feel (Bm7)so right.

Pas sion can (Em7)make

you fall

from what you (D)feel.

(B7)In the (Gmaj7)gar

(A)den

we can (F#m7)make it come a (Bm7)live

ev ’ry (Em7)night,

(Gm7)oh,

in your

(Bm9)se cret gar den.

I need to

If you (Bm9)think I am gon na take care of you, if you (Em9)think I have got what you need,

sho’, you right.

If you (Bm9)think I am gon na be good to you, if you (Em9)think I like what you do,

sho’, you right.

If you (Bm9)think I am gon na take care of you, if you (Em9)think I have got what you need,

sho’, you right.

If you (Bm9)think I am gon na be good to you, if you (Em9)think I like what you do,

sho’, you right.

If you

The Secret Garden by Quincy Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Secret Garden” by Quincy Jones 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 D at 62 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.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Secret Garden" 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 "The Secret Garden"?: 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 "The Secret Garden" use?: Just 12 chords: A, B7, Bm7, Bm9, Bmin, C, D, Em7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Quincy Jones songs work for kids?: Try "Just Once (feat. James Ingram)", "Soul Bossa Nova". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.