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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Dirty Little Secret" 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 C, 90 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 “Dirty Little Secret”
- Can I play "Dirty Little Secret" 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 "Dirty Little Secret" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Dirty Little Secret"?
- 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. "Dirty Little Secret" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Dirty Little Secret"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dirty Little Secret" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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