Secretly

by Al Hoffman
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Lyrics

Why must I (Am7)meet you in a (Dm7)se cret ren de (G7)vouz?

Why must we (Am7)steal a way to (Dm7)steal a kiss or (G7)two?

Why must we (Am7)wait to do the (Dm7)things we want to (G7)do?

(C)Why, oh, (Am7)why, oh, (Dm7)why, oh, why, oh, (G7)why?

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)meet

(G)se cret (C)ly.

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)kiss

(G)se cret (C)ly.

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)be a (G7)fraid to (C)show the (Am7)world that (Dm7)we’re in (G7)love!

Till we (Am7)have the right to (Dm7)meet

(G)o pen (C)ly, till we (Am7)have the right to (Dm7)kiss

(G)o pen (C)ly, we’ll just (Am7)have to be con (Dm7)tent to be in love

(Db)se cret (C)ly!

Why must we (Am7)wait un til we’re (Dm7)danc ing cheek to (G7)cheek

to whis per (Am7)all the words of (Dm7)love we long to (G7)speak?

Why must our (Am7)love be like a (Dm7)game of hide and (G7)seek?

(C)Why, oh, (Am7)why, oh, (Dm7)why, oh, why, oh, (G7)why?

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)meet

(G)se cret (C)ly.

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)kiss

(G)se cret (C)ly.

Wish we (Am7)did n’t have to (Dm7)be a (G7)fraid to (C)show the (Am7)world that (Dm7)we’re in (G7)love!

Till we (Am7)have the right to (Dm7)meet

(G)o pen (C)ly, till we (Am7)have the right to (Dm7)kiss

(G)o pen (C)ly, we’ll just (Am7)have to be con (Dm7)tent to be in love

(Db)se cret (C)ly!

(C)ly!

Secretly — Simple Sheet Music

"Secretly" 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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Secretly”

What key is "Secretly" by Al Hoffman played in?
Secretly 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 "Secretly"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Secretly" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Secretly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Secretly"?
"Secretly" was originally performed by Al Hoffman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Al Hoffman can I play here?
Try "The Work Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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