Maroon 5 - Secret Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar Gm chord diagram
[Opening]
[Am]Watch the [D]sunrise, say your [F]goodbyes, off we [E]go
[Am]Some [D]conversion, no [F]contemplation, hit the [E]road
[Am]Car [D]overheats, jump out of my [F]seat,
On the side of the [E]highway baby
[verse 2]
[Am]Our road is [D]long, your hold is [F]strong
Please don’t ever [E]let go oh no
[chorus]
[Am]I know I don’t [B]know you, but I want [Gm]you, so [Am]bad
[Am]Everyone has a [B]secret, oh can they keep [Gm]it
Oh no they [E]can’t
[Closing]
[Am]I’m driving [D]fast now, don’t think I [F]know how to go [E]slow
[Am]Where you at [D]now, I feel [F]around, there [E]you are
[Am]Cool these engines, Calm these jets, I ask you how hot [D]can get it
And as you wipe off [F]beads of sweat, slowly you said “I’m [E]not there yet”
[chorus]
[Am]I know I don’t [B]know you, but I want [Gm]you, so [Am]bad
[Am]Everyone has a [B]secret, oh can they keep [D]it, oh no they [E]can’t
How to play Secret on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Maroon 5 - Secret on guitar requires 6 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Secret uses these transitions most often: E → Am (8), Am → D (7), and D → F (7). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - D chord transition.
1. Am → D chord transition
To move from Am to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. D → F chord transition
To move from D to F;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
3. F → E chord transition
To move from F to E;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
4. E → Am chord transition
To move from E to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
5. Am → B chord transition
To move from Am to B;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 4.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 4.
- Place pinky on B string fret 4.
6. B → Gm chord transition
To move from B to Gm;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from B string fret 4 to E string fret 3.
7. Gm → Am chord transition
To move from Gm to Am;
- While playing Gm, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
8. Gm → E chord transition
To move from Gm to E;
- While playing Gm, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
9. B → D chord transition
To move from B to D;
- While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
10. D → E chord transition
To move from D to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
Secret chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Secret.
- Secret includes 41 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Secret contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Secret connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
- Am → D: 7%
- Am → B: 1%
After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).- E → Am: 9%