You've Got To Hide Your Love Away

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(G)Here I (D)stand, (F)head in (G)hand, (C)turn my face to the (F)wall.

(G)If she’s (D)gone, I (F)can’t go (G)on (C)feel ing two foot (F)small.

(G)Ev ’ry (D)where (F)peo ple (G)stare (C)each and ev ’ry (F)day.

(G)I can (D)see them (F)laugh at (G)me, (C)and I hear them (F)say:

(G)“Hey, you’ve got to (C)hide your love a (D7sus)way.

(G)Hey, you’ve got to (C)hide your love a (D7sus)way.

(G)How can (D)I (F)e ven (G)try?

(C)I can face nev er (F)win.

(G)Hear ing (D)them, I (F)see ing (G)them, (C)in the state I’m (F)in.

(G)How could (D)she (F)say to (G)me, (C)“Love will find a (F)way?”

(G)Gath er (D)’round, them (F)all you (G)clowns.

(C)Let me hear you (F)say:

(G)“Hey, you’ve got to (C)hide your love a (D7sus)way.

(G)Hey, you’ve got to (C)hide your love a (D7sus)way.

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 108 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “You've Got To Hide Your Love Away”

What key is "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" in?
"You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.