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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Dirty Little Secret" by Sarah McLachlan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Dirty Little Secret" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dirty Little Secret" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dirty Little Secret"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dirty Little Secret" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Dirty Little Secret"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dirty Little Secret" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
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