Other arrangements of Diary
Pick a learning view.
I found her dia ry un der neath the tree,
and start ed read ing ing a bout me.
The words she’d writ ten took me by sur prise.
You’d nev er read them in her eyes.
They said that (G)she had found
the (D7)love she’d (B7)wait ed for.
Would n’t you know it.
She would n’t show it.
Then she con front ed with the writ ing there,
sim ply pre tend ing not to care.
me.
I passed it off as just in keep ing with
her to tal dis con cert ing air.
And though she (G)tried to hide
the (D7)love that (B7)she de nied.
Would n’t you know it.
She would n’t show it.
it.
(B7)And as I go thru my life,
(Am7)I will give to her, my wife,
all the sweet things I can find.
it.
(B7)And as I go thru my life,
(Am7)I will wish for her, his wife,
all the sweet things she can find.
(Bm7)All the sweet things she can find.
Diary — Piano Lead Sheet
"Diary" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Diary”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Diary" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Diary" is in G.
- What key is "Diary" by David Gates played in?
- Diary is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Diary"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Diary" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Diary"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Diary"?
- "Diary" was originally performed by David Gates. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Diary"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, B7, Bm7, C, C6, D7, Edim7, Em, +4 more.
- Does "Diary" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Diary" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Diary"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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