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Diary

Alicia Keys

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Diary by Alicia Keys in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Piano]
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Cm7 Gm7 G#
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Gm7 G#m7   G#m7

Verse [Band]
LaCm7y YouGm7r HeFm7ad On Cm7My PGm7illoG#maj7w
HeCm7re YGm7ou CFm7an Be Cm7YourGm7selfG#maj7​
  Cm7    No One Has To KnoGm7w What YouFm7 Are FeCm7elinGm7g   G#maj7​
  Cm7    No OneGm7    Fm7   ButFm7 Me Gm7And You

Hook
  Cm7    I Won'Gm7t TeFm7ll               Cm7    Gm7YourG#maj7 Secrets
  Cm7    Your SecretsGm7 AreFm7 Safe Cm7WithGm7 Me G#maj7​
  Cm7    IGm7 WilFm7l KeepCm7               Gm7  YoG#maj7ur Secrets
  Cm7    Just Ain't Goin' Be As The Pages Gm7In Your DF#m7iary   Fm7    Gm7​

Verse 2
  Cm7    IGm7 FeeFm7l SuchCm7 A CGm7onneG#maj7ction
  Cm7    Even Gm7WhenFm7 You FCm7ar AGm7way G#maj7​
  Cm7    Oooo Baby If There's AGm7nythFm7ing That You Fear  Cm7    Gm7    G#maj7​
  Cm7    Come Forth And Call 4894608 AnGm7d I'lFm7l Be Here   Fm7    Gm7​

Instruments
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Cm7 Gm7 G#maj7  [x2]

Verse 3
And Only We KnoCm7w What Talked About Baby               Gm7 BoyFm7      Cm7    Gm7    G#maj7​
I Don't Know How You Cm7Can Be Driven Me So Crazy               BGm7oy  Fm7      Cm7    Gm7    G#maj7​
Baby WhenCm7 Your In Town Why Don't You Come Around Boy     Gm7    Fm7      Cm7    Gm7    G#maj7​
I'll Be The LoyCm7alty You Need, You Can Trust Me      Gm7     Fm7Boy   Fm7    Gm7​

Hook 2
  Cm7    I Won'Gm7t TeFm7ll               Cm7    Gm7YourG#maj7 Secrets
  Cm7    Your SecretsGm7 AreFm7 Safe Cm7WithGm7 Me G#maj7​
  Cm7    IGm7 WilFm7l KeepCm7               Gm7  YoG#maj7ur Secrets
  Cm7    Just Think Of Me As The Pages InGm7 YourF#m7 Diary   Fm7    Gm7​

Instruments [adlib]
EvCm7erybGm7ody Fm7Say, "Cm7WhoaGm7" (WG#maj7hoa) Let Me Hear You Say, "Whoa" (Whoa)
EvCm7erybGm7ody Fm7Say, "Cm7WhoaGm7" (WG#maj7hoa) Saying, "Whoa" (Whoa)  Let Me Hear You Say
I Cm7Won'tGm7 TelFm7l (I WCm7on'tGm7 TelG#maj7l) I Won't Tell (I Won't Tell)
(ICm7 WonGm7't TF#m7ell) YoFm7ur SGm7ecrets, Your Secrets,

Ending [Cool Down]
BrCm7eak Gm7It DFm7own, OCm7h-Oh,Gm7 YouG#maj7r Secrets
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Cm7 Gm7 G#maj7
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Cm7 Gm7 G#maj7
  Cm7 Gm7 Fm7   Fm7 Gm7
  Cmaj7
Also available in: G#m7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Diary?

The chords for Diary are: Cm7, Gm7, Fm7, G#, G#m7, G#maj7, F#m7, Cmaj7

What is the original key of Diary?

The original key is G#m7.

What is the difficulty of playing Diary?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Diary in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Diary be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Diary on ukulele?

Chord Diary can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Diary?

Diary uses 8 chords: Cm7, Gm7, Fm7, G#, G#m7, G#maj7, F#m7, Cmaj7

What is the easiest way to play Diary?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Diary released in?

Diary was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Diary?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Diary to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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