Hidden Away
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Intro: C F C
F C F C
Over mountains and sky blue seas
F C F C
On great circles will you watch for me?
F C F C
The sweetest feeling I've got inside
F C F C
I just can't wait to get lost in your eyes
F G C F
And all these words that you meant to say
C Am
Held in silence day after day
G C F
Words of kindness that our poor hearts crave
C
Please, don't keep them
F C
Hidden away
Am G Em
Sing it out so I can finally breathe
G Em F
And I can take in all you say
G Em
Holding out for something I believe in
G Em F
All I really need today
Dm
I want to free your heart
Am
I want to see your heart
F G
Please, don't keep your heart
C F C
Hidden Away
F C F C
You're a wonder, how bright you shine
F C F C
A flickered candle in a short lifetime
F C F C
A secret dreamer that never shows
F C F C
If no one sees you then nobody knows
F G C F
And all these words that you meant to say
C Am
Held in silence day after day
G C F
Words of kindness that our poor hearts crave
C
Please, don't keep them
F C
Hidden Away
Am G Em
Sing it out so I can finally breathe
G Em F
And I can take in all you say
G Em
Holding out for someone I believe in
G Em F
All I really need today
Dm
I want to feel your love
Am
Will you reveal your love
F G
Please, don't keep your love
C F C
Hidden Away
Dm
I want to free your heart
Am
I want to see your heart
F G
Please, don't keep your heart
C F C
Hidden Away
How to play Hidden Away
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.