Secrets
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[Verso 1]
F C
We lie to our lovers
Am G
We lie to our friends
F C G
Painting our pictures and playing pretend
F C Am G
We keep our se-crets all to ourselves
A F C G C
Stand at a distance, so no one can tell
[Refrão]
F C Am F G
And nobody knows us and nobody will
C F C Am G
We all keep pretending we're better but still
C F C Am G
We keep our secrets to cover our shame
C F C G C
You see the darkness and You love us the same
Instrumental
F G
C F C
[Verso 2]
F C
We run from our troubles
Am G
We run from our pain
F C
Gather the dirt, oh, and sweep it away
F C Am G
We put our mask on, pretending by fame
F G C A
And carry our secrets with us to the gra---ve
[Refrão]
F C Am G
And nobody knows us and nobody will
C F C Am G
We all keep preten-ding we're better but still
C F Am G
We keep our secrets to cover our shame
C F C G C
You see the darkness and You love us the same
Instrumental
F G (x2)
C
[Verso 3]
F C
We hide our weakness
F G
We hide our sin
C
We feel the guilt but keep it all in
F C
We are just children, small and afraid
C
Your truth will unmask us and love us the same
[Refrão]
F C Am G
And nobody knows us and nobody will
C F C Am G
We all keep preten-ding we're better but still
F Am G G
We keep our secrets to cover our shame
C F C G C
You see the darkness and You love us the same
Ending
C F C G Am
You see the darkness and You love us the same
C F C G Am
You see the darkness and You love us the same
Instrumental
F C
F Cm Am G
F Cm G C
F C Am G
F C (x2)
Am G
Em F C E Am
C F E Am
Outro:
G F
C
How to play Secrets
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 F. 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.