Dirty Little Secret

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

If I had the chance, love,

I (Dm7)would not hes i tate

to tell you all the things I (E7)nev er said be fore.

Don’t (Dm7)tell me it’s too late,

’cause I’ve re lied on my il lu sions

to keep me warm

at (D7)night.

I de (F)nied in my ca pa ci ty to love,

I am (D7)will ing

to give up this (C)fight.

I’ve been up all night, drink ing

to (F)drown my sor row down,

but noth ing (C)seems to help me (Dm7)since you went a way.

I’m (C)so tired of this town

where ev ’ry tongue is wag ging

when (F)ev ’ry back is turned.

They’re tell ing (C)se crets that should (Dm7)nev er be re vealed.

There’s (C)noth ing to be gained from this

but dis (Dm7)as ter.

Here’s a (E7)good one:

did you hear a bout my friend?

He’s em (Dm7)bar rassed

to be (E7)seen now be cause we

all (D)know

his (C)sins.

If I (Dm7)had the chance, love,

I know I (F)would not hes (D7)i tate

to tell you all the things I (Dm7)nev er said be fore.

Don’t (C)tell me it’s too late,

’cause I’ve re lied on my il lu sions

to keep me warm

at (D7)night.

I de (F)nied in my ca pa ci ty to love,

I am (D7)will ing

to give up this (C)fight.

Oh, I am (Dm7)will ing

to give up this (C)fight.

Dirty Little Secret — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Dirty Little Secret" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 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

Why does "Dirty Little Secret" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dirty Little Secret".
What key is "Dirty Little Secret" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Dirty Little Secret is arranged in the key of C 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 90 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 Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dirty Little Secret"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus4, D, D7, Dm7, E7, +5 more.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dirty Little Secret"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dirty Little Secret".
Can I see all the notes in "Dirty Little Secret"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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