Its No Secret
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#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
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"It's No Secret"
(Marty Balin)
Intro [bass line and chords shown]:
Ab Bb [2X]
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Ab Bb Bb Ab
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[Note: no strict verse/chorus structure]
Bb Ab
It's no secret
Bb Ab
How strong my love is for you
Bb Ab
It's no secret
Bb Ab
When I tell you what I'm gonna do
Bb
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
Eb Db
It's no secret
Eb Db
Everybody knows how I feel
Bb Ab
It's no secret
Bb Ab
When I say my love is real
Bb
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
Eb Db
It's no secret
Eb Db
When you got me jumpin' up and down
Bb Ab
It's no secret
Bb Ab
'Cause my heart is chained and bound
Bb
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
Eb Db
It's no secret
Eb Db
Everybody knows how I feel
Guitar solo:
Bb Ab Bb Ab Bb
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Eb [Fm/Eb*] [Eb]
As I get older the years they get heavy for you **
(Whoa) Is it any wonder I feel that my whole life is through **
(Yeah) When I start feelin' how strong my love is for you **
(Whoa) Knowin' I'll be empty wantin' your love like I do **
* chords implied by vocal harmonies
** 12-string, capo I:
[4th time only]
--0-0-0----0-0-0------0-2-3-----
--3-5-5----3-5-5----------------
--2-4-5----2-4-5----------------
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[song is in Eb from this point on]
Ab Gb
It's no secret, no
Ab Gb
When you got me jumpin' up and down
Eb Db
It's no secret
Eb Db
'Cause my heart is chained and bound
Eb
I love you, yes I love you
Eb Db
It's no secret, no
Eb Db
Everybody knows how I feel, yeah
Eb Db
It's no secret, no
Eb Db
Everybody knows how I feel
Eb Db Ab5/Eb [12-string, capo I: xx003x]
It's no secret
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Its No Secret
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 Ab. 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.