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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dirty Little Secret" by Sarah McLachlan: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Dirty Little Secret" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dirty Little Secret" by Sarah McLachlan. 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 C, 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.