Other arrangements of Diary
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Diary" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 95 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Diary”
- Can I play "Diary" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Diary" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Diary" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Diary is arranged in the key of A 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 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Diary" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Diary"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Amaj9, Dm7, Ebm7, Em7, F, Fm7.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Diary"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Diary" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Diary"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Diary" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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