Secret Love
View chords used in this chart
D6 Em7 D6 Em7 Edim D D6 Em7 A
Once I had a secret love
D6 Edim D6 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7 A
That lived within the heart of me
Em7 A9 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7
All too soon my secret love
Em7 A7 Em7 A6 Em7 Edim D D6 Em7 A7
Became impatient to be free
D6 Em7 D6 Em7 Edim D D6 Em7 A
So I told a friendly star
D6 Edim D6 Cdim Em7 A7 Em7
The way that dreamers often do
Em7 A9 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 A
Just how wonderful you are
Em7 A7 Em7 A6 Em7 Edim D D7M D7 D7/F#
And why I'm so in love with you
Bridge:
Bm Bm7 E7 Bm5-/7 A A7M A7/13 A
Now I shout it from the highest hill
D4/7 D7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gm6
Even told the golden daffodills
D/F# D F#m5-/7 B7/9-
At last, my heart's an open door
B7 Em7 A4/7 A9 Edim D6 G7M Em7 Edim D
And my secret love's no secret anymore
How to play Secret Love
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 D6. 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.