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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Diary" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

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 A.
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.
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 A at 95 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 A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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