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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Dirty Little Secret" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dirty Little Secret"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dirty Little Secret". Key of C, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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