Secrets

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

I need an oth er (D)sto ry,

some thin’ to get (F#m)off my chest.

My life gets kind a (Bm)bor ing.

Need some thin’ that I (G)can con fess

’til all my (D)sleeves are stained red

from all the (F#m)truth that I’ve said.

Come by it (Bm)hon est ly, I swear.

Thought you saw me (G)wink, no.

I’ve been on the brink.

So, tell me what you (D)want to hear,

some thin’ that ’ll (F#m)light those ears.

I’m sick of all the (Bm)in sin cere, so I’m gon na give (G)all my se crets a way.

This time

don’t need an oth er (F#m)per fect line; don’t care if crit ics ev er (Bm)jump in line.

I’m gon na give (G)all my se crets a way.

My God,

a maz ing how we (F#m)got this far.

It’s like we’re chas in’ (Bm)all those stars

who’s driv in’ shin y (G)big black cars.

And ev ’ry (D)day I see the news, all the prob lems that we could solve.

And when a (F#m)sit u a tion ris es, just write it in to an al bum.

Send it (Bm)straight to go,

but I don’t real ly (G)like my flow, no.

So, tell me what you

Ooh,

got no rea son, got no (F#m)shame, got no fam ’ly I can (Bm)blame.

Just don’t let me dis ap (G)pear.

I’m a tell you ev ’ry thing.

So, tell me what you (D)want to hear,

some thin’ that ’ll (F#m)light those ears.

I’m sick of all the (Bm)in sin cere, so I’m gon na give (G)all my se crets a way.

This time

don’t need an oth er (F#m)per fect line; don’t care if crit ics ev er (Bm)jump in line.

I’m gon na give (G)all my se So, tell me what you (D)want to hear,

some thin’ that ’ll (F#m)light those ears.

I’m sick of all the (Bm)in sin cere, so I’m gon na give (G)all my se crets a way.

This time

don’t need an oth er (F#m)per fect line; don’t care if crit ics ev er (Bm)jump in line.

I’m gon na give (G)all my se crets tell me what you (G)all my se crets a way.

(G)All my se crets a way.

(G)All my se crets a way.

Secrets — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Secrets" by OneRepublic: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 75 BPM.

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

About “Secrets”

What key is "Secrets" by OneRepublic played in?
Secrets is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Secrets"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Secrets" 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 "Secrets"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Secrets"?
"Secrets" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Secrets"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, C, D, F#m, G.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Secrets" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Secrets" by OneRepublic. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Secrets" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Secrets" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.