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In My Secret Life

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Leonard Cohen
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In My Secret Life
[Intro]
e|-----Dm-----|
B|-1/3--1---|
G|-2------2-|
D|----------|
A|----------|
E|----------|
   DmIn My SC/Eecret LifFe...
 FI saw you this morning.
You were moving so fDmast.
Can't seem to loBbosen my grip
On the pCast.
And I mFiss you so much.
There's no one in sDmight.
And we're stBbmaj7ill making lCove
   DmIn My SC/Eecret LifFe.
I smile when I'm angry.
I cheat and I lie.
I do what I have to do
To get by.
But I know what is wrong.
And I know what is right.
And I'd die for the truth
In My Secret Life.
Hold Dmon, hold Con, my brBbother.
My sDmister, hCold on tBbight.
I fDminally gCot my Bborders.
I'll be mGmarching through the morning,
MAmarching through the night,
MBbmaj7oving cross the borders
Of My SCecret Life.
Looked through the paper.
Makes you want to cry.
Nobody cares if the people
Live or die.
And the dealer wants you thinking
That it's either black or white.
Thank G-d it's not that simple
In My Secret Life.
I bite my lip.
I buy what I'm told:
From the latest hit,
To the wisdom of old.
But I'm always alone.
And my heart is like ice.
And it's crowded and cold
In My Secret Life.

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The story behind the song

"In My Secret Life" was co-written and performed by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson, appearing on the album Ten New Songs. Cohen worked on the song for many years before its release. The song touches on themes of faith, mortality, isolation, betrayal, and both sexual and romantic love, all common throughout Cohen's body of work. Playing this song, you channel the depth of human experience and the hidden corners of the heart.

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In My Secret Life

by Leonard Cohen

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C/E

Bbmaj7

Leonard Cohen

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In My Secret Life

[Intro]

e|----------|

B|-1/3--1---|

G|-2------2-|

D|----------|

A|----------|

E|----------|

Dm C/E F

In My Secret Life...

I saw you this morning.

You were moving so fast.

Can't seem to loosen my grip

On the past.

And I miss you so much.

There's no one in sight.

Bbmaj7 C

And we're still making love

Dm C/E F

In My Secret Life.

I smile when I'm angry.

I cheat and I lie.

I do what I have to do

To get by.

But I know what is wrong.

And I know what is right.

And I'd die for the truth

In My Secret Life.

Dm C Bb

Hold on, hold on, my brother.

Dm C Bb

My sister, hold on tight.

Dm C Bb

I finally got my orders.

I'll be marching through the morning,

Marching through the night,

Bbmaj7

Moving cross the borders

Of My Secret Life.

Looked through the paper.

Makes you want to cry.

Nobody cares if the people

Live or die.

And the dealer wants you thinking

That it's either black or white.

Thank G-d it's not that simple

In My Secret Life.

I bite my lip.

I buy what I'm told:

From the latest hit,

To the wisdom of old.

But I'm always alone.

And my heart is like ice.

And it's crowded and cold

In My Secret Life.

About In My Secret Life Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play In My Secret Life by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “In My Secret Life chords”, “In My Secret Life guitar chords”, or “Leonard Cohen In My Secret Life 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 In My Secret Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate In My Secret Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, B, G, D, A, E.

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What key is "In My Secret Life" in?

The chords for "In My Secret Life" show the original chord names (including Dm, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.