Secrets

by OneRepublic
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Secrets" by OneRepublic in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 75 BPM.

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

About “Secrets

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Secrets"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Secrets" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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