Dirty Little Secret

by The All-American Rejects
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Lyrics

Let me (F)know that I’ve done wrong when I’ve (Eb5)known this all a long.

I go a round a time or two just to (Eb5)waste my time with you.

Tell me all that you’ve thrown a way.

Find out games you don’t wan na play.

You are the on ly (F5)one that needs to know.

(Bb5)I’ll keep you my (Ebsus2)dirt y lit tle se cret, (G5)dirt y lit tle se cret.

Don’t tell an y (Bb5)one or you’ll be (Ebsus2)just an oth er re gret, (G5)just an oth er re gret.

(F5)Hope that you can keep it my (Ebsus2)dirt y lit tle se cret.

Who has to know?

When we (F)live such fra gile lives it’s the best way we sur vive.

I go a round a time or two just to (Eb)waste my time with you.

The way she feels in (F5)side.

Those thoughts I can’t de (Bb5)ny.

These sleep ing dogs won’t (F5)lie

and now I try to lie.

It’s (Bb)eat ing me a part.

(C5)Trace this life out.

(Bb5)I’ll keep you my (Eb5)dirt y lit tle se cret, (G5)dirt y lit tle se cret.

Don’t tell an y (Bb5)one or you’ll be (Eb5)just an oth er re gret, (G5)just an oth er re gret.

(Bb5)I’ll keep you my (Ebsus2)dirt y lit tle se cret, (G5)dirt y lit tle se cret.

Don’t tell an y (Bb5)one or you’ll be (Ebsus2)just an oth er re gret, (G5)just an oth er re gret.

(F5)Hope that you can keep it, my (Ebsus2)dirt y lit tle se cret.

(F5)Dirt y lit tle se cret.

(G5)Dirt y lit tle se cret.

Who has to know?

Who has to know?

Dirty Little Secret — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dirty Little Secret”

What key is "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects played in?
Dirty Little Secret is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dirty Little Secret"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dirty Little Secret" 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 "Dirty Little Secret"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dirty Little Secret"?
"Dirty Little Secret" was originally performed by The All-American Rejects. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dirty Little Secret"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, C, Cpow, Dpow, Eb, +6 more.
What other songs by The All-American Rejects can I play here?
Try "MOVE ALONG", "GIVES YOU HELL", "IT ENDS TONIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dirty Little Secret" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dirty Little Secret" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dirty Little Secret" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.