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[Intro]
D  F#m/C#  Bm  G
[Verse 1]
I need another Dstory 
Something to get oF#m/C#ff my chest 
My life gets kinda bBmoring 
Need something that I cGan confess 
Til' all my sDleeves are stained red 
From all the tF#m/C#ruth that I've said 
Come by it Bmhonestly I swear 
Thought you saw a Gwink, no 
I've been on the brink, so 
[Chorus]
Tell me whaDt you want to hear 
Something that were lF#m/C#ike those years 
Sick of all Bmthe insincere 
So I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
This tiDme, don't need another peF#m/C#rfect line
Don't care if critics never jBmump in line 
I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
[Verse 2]
My GDod, amazing how we F#m/C#got this far 
It's like we're chasing Bmall those stars 
Who's driving shiny Gbig black cars 
And everDy day I see the news 
All the problems that we could solve 
And when a siF#m/C#tuation rises 
Just write it into an album 
Singing stBmraight, too cold 
I don't really lGike my flow, no, so 
[Chorus]
Tell me whaDt you want to hear
Something that were lF#m/C#ike those years 
Sick of all Bmthe insincere 
So I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
This tiDme, don't need another peF#m/C#rfect line
Don't care if critics never jBmump in line 
I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
D  F#m/C#  Bm  G
[Bridge]
Oooh, Dgot no reason, got not shF#m/C#ame 
Got no family I can Bmblame 
Just don't let me dGisappear 
I'mma tell you everything 
[Chorus]
Tell me whaDt you want to hear
Something that were lF#m/C#ike those years 
Sick of all Bmthe insincere 
So I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
This tiDme, don't need another peF#m/C#rfect line
Don't care if critics never jBmump in line 
I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
Tell me whaDt you want to hear 
Something that were lF#m/C#ike those years 
Sick of all Bmthe insincere 
So I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
This tiDme, don't need another peF#m/C#rfect line
Don't care if critics never jBmump in line 
I'm gonna give Gall my secrets away 
All my secrets away, All my secrets away.

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The story behind the song

"Secrets" begins like a conversation, slowly building into a powerful plea by the time the chorus arrives. The lyrics are nuanced, inviting listeners to find their own personal meaning within the song's unfolding narrative. This track, from their album Waking Up, showcases OneRepublic's pop rock style. At its heart, it plays like a deeply personal confession, shared openly.

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Secrets

by OneRepublic

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F#m/C#

[Intro]

D F#m/C# Bm G

[Verse 1]

I need another story

F#m/C#

Something to get off my chest

My life gets kinda boring

Need something that I can confess

Til' all my sleeves are stained red

F#m/C#

From all the truth that I've said

Come by it honestly I swear

Thought you saw a wink, no

I've been on the brink, so

[Chorus]

Tell me what you want to hear

F#m/C#

Something that were like those years

Sick of all the insincere

So I'm gonna give all my secrets away

D F#m/C#

This time, don't need another perfect line

Don't care if critics never jump in line

I'm gonna give all my secrets away

[Verse 2]

D F#m/C#

My God, amazing how we got this far

It's like we're chasing all those stars

Who's driving shiny big black cars

And every day I see the news

All the problems that we could solve

F#m/C#

And when a situation rises

Just write it into an album

Singing straight, too cold

I don't really like my flow, no, so

[Chorus]

Tell me what you want to hear

F#m/C#

Something that were like those years

Sick of all the insincere

So I'm gonna give all my secrets away

D F#m/C#

This time, don't need another perfect line

Don't care if critics never jump in line

I'm gonna give all my secrets away

D F#m/C# Bm G

[Bridge]

D F#m/C#

Oooh, got no reason, got not shame

Got no family I can blame

Just don't let me disappear

I'mma tell you everything

[Chorus]

Tell me what you want to hear

F#m/C#

Something that were like those years

Sick of all the insincere

So I'm gonna give all my secrets away

D F#m/C#

This time, don't need another perfect line

Don't care if critics never jump in line

I'm gonna give all my secrets away

Tell me what you want to hear

F#m/C#

Something that were like those years

Sick of all the insincere

So I'm gonna give all my secrets away

D F#m/C#

This time, don't need another perfect line

Don't care if critics never jump in line

I'm gonna give all my secrets away

All my secrets away, All my secrets away.

About Secrets Chords by OneRepublic

Learn how to play Secrets by OneRepublic with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Secrets chords”, “Secrets guitar chords”, or “OneRepublic Secrets 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 Secrets chords and for experienced players who want accurate Secrets lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#m/C#, Bm, G.

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