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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · C · Am · D
Do You Want to Know a Secret Chords – Harmonica
A classic early Beatles love song written by John Lennon and sung by George Harrison. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Light Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming gentle and quiet to match the secretive mood of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×2)
G – C – G (×2)
Chorus
C – G – C
G – C
G – C – G
Verse 2
G – C (×2)
G – C – G (×2)
Chorus
C – G – C
G – C
G – C – G
Bridge
Em – Am – D (×2)
Chorus
C – G – C
G – C
G – C – G (×2)
Practice tip: The bridge uses a different chord progression (Em, Am, D); practice switching to these chords smoothly before playing the whole song through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Do You Want to Know a Secret"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, C, Am and D.
Is "Do You Want to Know a Secret" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Do You Want to Know a Secret" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Do You Want to Know a Secret"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.