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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Hidden Away" by Josh Groban 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, 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”

Can I learn "Hidden Away" 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 "Hidden Away" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hidden Away"?
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 "Hidden Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hidden Away"?
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. "Hidden Away" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.