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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Dirty Little Secret" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.
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About “Dirty Little Secret”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Dirty Little Secret" 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. "Dirty Little Secret" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Dirty Little Secret" 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. "Dirty Little Secret" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Dirty Little Secret"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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