Hidden Away

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

(F)O ver (C)moun tains

and (F)sky blue (F)seas,

a on great (C)cir cles

will you (F)watch for me.

The (F)sweet est (C)feel ing

I’ve (F)got in (C)side.

I (F)just can’t (C)wait to

get (F)lost in your (C)eyes.

And (C)all these (G)words

that you (Am)meant (C)to say,

held in (C)si lence

(C)day af ter (Am)day,

words of (G)kind ness

that our (C)poor hearts crave,

please don’t (C)keep them

(F)hid den a (C)way.

(Am)Sing

it out

so (G)I can fi n’lly (C)breathe in, (G)I can take in (C)all

you (F)say.

(F)Hold

ing out

for (G)some thing I be (C)lieve in, (G)all I real ly (C)need

to day.

I want to (Dm)free your heart,

I want to (Am)see your heart.

Please don’t (F)keep your heart

hid den a (C)way.

(F)You’re a (C)won der,

how (F)bright you (F)shine,

a flick ered (C)can dle

in a (F)short life time.

A (F)se cret (C)dream er

that (F)nev er (C)shows.

If (F)no one (C)sees you,

then (F)no bod y (C)knows.

And (C)all these (G)words

you were (Am)meant (C)to say,

held in (C)si lence

(C)day af ter (Am)day,

words of (G)kind ness

that our (C)poor hearts crave,

please don’t (C)keep them

(F)hid den a (C)way.

(Am)Sing

it out

so (G)I can fi n’lly (C)breathe in, (G)I can take in (C)all

you (F)say.

(F)Reach

ing out

with (G)some one I be (C)lieve in, (G)all I real ly (C)need

to day.

I want to (Dm)feel your love.

Will you re (Am)veal your love?

Please don’t (F)keep your love

hid den a (C)way.

(F)You’re a (C)way.

I want to (Dm)free your heart.

I want to (Am)see your heart.

Please don’t (F)keep your heart

hid den a (C)way.

(F)You,

(F)you.

(F)You,

(F)ooh.

Hidden Away — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Hidden Away" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hidden Away”

Why does "Hidden Away" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hidden Away".
What key is "Hidden Away" by Josh Groban played in?
Hidden Away 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 "Hidden Away"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hidden Away" 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 "Hidden Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hidden Away"?
"Hidden Away" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hidden Away"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hidden Away"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hidden Away".
Can I see all the notes in "Hidden Away"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.