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Diary

Alicia Keys

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Piano]
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Em7 Bm7 C
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Bm7 Cm7   Cm7

Verse [Band]
LaEm7y YouBm7r HeAm7ad On Em7My PBm7illoCmaj7w
HeEm7re YBm7ou CAm7an Be Em7YourBm7selfCmaj7​
  Em7    No One Has To KnoBm7w What YouAm7 Are FeEm7elinBm7g   Cmaj7​
  Em7    No OneBm7    Am7   ButAm7 Me Bm7And You

Hook
  Em7    I Won'Bm7t TeAm7ll               Em7    Bm7YourCmaj7 Secrets
  Em7    Your SecretsBm7 AreAm7 Safe Em7WithBm7 Me Cmaj7​
  Em7    IBm7 WilAm7l KeepEm7               Bm7  YoCmaj7ur Secrets
  Em7    Just Ain't Goin' Be As The Pages Bm7In Your DA#m7iary   Am7    Bm7​

Verse 2
  Em7    IBm7 FeeAm7l SuchEm7 A CBm7onneCmaj7ction
  Em7    Even Bm7WhenAm7 You FEm7ar ABm7way Cmaj7​
  Em7    Oooo Baby If There's ABm7nythAm7ing That You Fear  Em7    Bm7    Cmaj7​
  Em7    Come Forth And Call 4894608 AnBm7d I'lAm7l Be Here   Am7    Bm7​

Instruments
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Em7 Bm7 Cmaj7  [x2]

Verse 3
And Only We KnoEm7w What Talked About Baby               Bm7 BoyAm7      Em7    Bm7    Cmaj7​
I Don't Know How You Em7Can Be Driven Me So Crazy               BBm7oy  Am7      Em7    Bm7    Cmaj7​
Baby WhenEm7 Your In Town Why Don't You Come Around Boy     Bm7    Am7      Em7    Bm7    Cmaj7​
I'll Be The LoyEm7alty You Need, You Can Trust Me      Bm7     Am7Boy   Am7    Bm7​

Hook 2
  Em7    I Won'Bm7t TeAm7ll               Em7    Bm7YourCmaj7 Secrets
  Em7    Your SecretsBm7 AreAm7 Safe Em7WithBm7 Me Cmaj7​
  Em7    IBm7 WilAm7l KeepEm7               Bm7  YoCmaj7ur Secrets
  Em7    Just Think Of Me As The Pages InBm7 YourA#m7 Diary   Am7    Bm7​

Instruments [adlib]
EvEm7erybBm7ody Am7Say, "Em7WhoaBm7" (WCmaj7hoa) Let Me Hear You Say, "Whoa" (Whoa)
EvEm7erybBm7ody Am7Say, "Em7WhoaBm7" (WCmaj7hoa) Saying, "Whoa" (Whoa)  Let Me Hear You Say
I Em7Won'tBm7 TelAm7l (I WEm7on'tBm7 TelCmaj7l) I Won't Tell (I Won't Tell)
(IEm7 WonBm7't TA#m7ell) YoAm7ur SBm7ecrets, Your Secrets,

Ending [Cool Down]
BrEm7eak Bm7It DAm7own, OEm7h-Oh,Bm7 YouCmaj7r Secrets
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Em7 Bm7 Cmaj7
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Em7 Bm7 Cmaj7
  Em7 Bm7 Am7   Am7 Bm7
  Emaj7
Also available in: G#m7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Diary?

The chords for Diary are: Em7, Bm7, Am7, C, Cm7, Cmaj7, A#m7, Emaj7

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: Em7, Bm7, Am7, C, Cm7, Cmaj7, A#m7, Emaj7

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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