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Dear Diary

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[Chorus]
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmYou're the Conly one Gthat I know who'll keep Dthem
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmI know you'll Ckeep them, so Gthis is what I've Ddone
[Verse]
AmI've been a Cbad, bad girl Gfor so Dlong,
AmDon't know Chow to change, Gwhat went Dwrong,
AmDaddy's Clittle girl, Gbut he went Daway,
AmWhat did it Cteach me? GThat love Dleaves yeah yeah
[Chorus]
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmYou're the Conly one Gthat I know who'll keep Dthem
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmI know you'll Ckeep them, so Gthis is what I've Ddone
[Verse]
AmI've been down Cevery road Gyou could Dgo,
AmI've made some Cbad Gchoices as you Dknow,
AmSeems I've Cgot this whole world Gcradled in my Dhand,
AmIt's just lCike me not to GunderstanDd
[Chorus]
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmYou're the Conly one Gthat I know who'll keep Dthem
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmI've been a baCd, bad giGrlD  
[Interlude]
    Am      C      G      Dx4
[Bridge]
   AmICIIGII learned my lDessons
   AmICIIGII turned myDself around
   AmI've got a guCardian angel tatGtooed on my shDoulder
   Am  CShe's been watching Gover mDe
[Chorus]
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmYou're the Conly one Gthat I know who'll keep Dthem
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmI know you'll Ckeep them, so Gthis is what I've Ddone
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmYou're the Conly one Gthat I know who'll keep Dthem
AmDear, dear Cdiary, I Gwanna tell my Dsecrets
AmI've been a baCd, bad giGrlD  
AmI've been a bad, bad girl

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The story behind the song

"Dear Diary" finds P!nk in a reflective and intimate mood, much like writing in a personal journal. The song, appearing on her 2001 album Missundaztood, offers a glimpse into her thoughts and feelings, a contrast to the high-energy performances she's known for. It plays like a private confession, inviting the listener into a moment of vulnerability.

AI-written from these sources:Pink (singer) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dear Diary

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[Chorus]

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

You're the only one that I know who'll keep them

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

I know you'll keep them, so this is what I've done

[Verse]

Am C G D

I've been a bad, bad girl for so long,

Am C G D

Don't know how to change, what went wrong,

Am C G D

Daddy's little girl, but he went away,

Am C G D

What did it teach me? That love leaves yeah yeah

[Chorus]

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

You're the only one that I know who'll keep them

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

I know you'll keep them, so this is what I've done

[Verse]

Am C G D

I've been down every road you could go,

Am C G D

I've made some bad choices as you know,

Am C G D

Seems I've got this whole world cradled in my hand,

Am C G D

It's just like me not to understand

[Chorus]

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

You're the only one that I know who'll keep them

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

I've been a bad, bad girl

[Interlude]

Am C G D

[Bridge]

Am C G D

IIIII learned my lessons

Am C G D

IIIII turned myself around

Am C G D

I've got a guardian angel tattooed on my shoulder

Am C G D

She's been watching over me

[Chorus]

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

You're the only one that I know who'll keep them

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

I know you'll keep them, so this is what I've done

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

You're the only one that I know who'll keep them

Am C G D

Dear, dear diary, I wanna tell my secrets

Am C G D

I've been a bad, bad girl

About Dear Diary Chords by P!nk

Learn how to play Dear Diary by P!nk with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dear Diary chords”, “Dear Diary guitar chords”, or “P!nk Dear Diary chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Dear Diary chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dear Diary lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, G, D.

FAQ — Dear Diary by P!nk

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Is "Dear Diary" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Dear Diary" in?

The chords for "Dear Diary" show the original chord names (including Am, C, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.