Secrets in the telling
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Tuning: standard
chords:
C Bb F# Ab F
e|-x----x----x----x----x------------|
B|-x----x----x----x----x------------|
G|-6----x----x----x----x------------|
D|-6----8----4----6----3------------|
A|-4----8----4----6----3------------|
E|-x----6----2----4----1------------|
intro:
C Bb F# F# Ab F# F#-Ab
C Bb F# F# Ab F# F#-Ab
verse 1:
Ab
The signal is subtle
F F#
We pass just close enough to touch
Ab
No questions, no answers
F F#
We know by now to say enough
Ab
With only simple words
F F#
With only subtle turns
Ab
The things we feel alone for one another
[Refrão] F# Bb
There is a secret that we keep
C#
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
F# Bb Ab
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
F# Bb C#
We are compelled to do what we must do
F# Bb Ab
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden
F F#
So I won't sleep if you won't sleep tonight
verse 2:
Ab
Our act of defiance
F F#
We keep this secret in our blood
Ab
No paper or letters
F F#
We pass just close enough to touch
Ab
We love in secret names
F F#
We hide within our veins
Ab
The things that keep us bound to one another
[Refrão] F# Bb
There is a secret that we keep
C#
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
F# Bb Ab
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
F# Bb C#
We are compelled to do what we must do
F# Bb Ab
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden
bridge:
Bb
Until the last resilient hope
F#
Has frozen deep inside my bones
C#
And this broken fate has claimed me
F#
And my memories for its own
Bb
Your name is pounding through my veins
F#
Can't you hear how it is sung?
C#
And I can taste you in my mouth
Ab
Before the words escape my lungs
C#
And I'll whisper only once...
[Refrão] F# Bb
There is a secret that we keep
C#
I won't sleep if you won't sleep
F# Bb Ab
Because tonight may be the last chance we'll be given
F# Bb C#
We are compelled to do what we have to
F# Bb Ab
We are compelled to do what we have been forbidden
ending:
F# Bb C#
'Cause you will be somebody's girl
F# Bb Ab
And you will keep each other warm
F# C# Bb Ab F#
But tonight I am feeling cold
How to play Secrets in the telling
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.