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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 99 BPM.

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

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

Can I play "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" by The Beatles played in?
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" 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 "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
"You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, D7, F, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.