Nobody Has to Know

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[E] [A]

[E]Girl like the [A]heat of the summer
[E]It was [A]late in July
[E]And you know [A]the daylight was fading
[E]And when [A]you finally arrived
[E]I was [A]standing there waiting
[E]You needed [A]no introduction
[E]Pardon while I [A]stare in amazement
[E]You had [A]me simple seduction
[E]It was a country [A]night fire with the moonlight
[E]Cold beer, Friday [A]feeling real nice
[E]Back door swinging [A]in the breeze
[E]Everybody in the backyard [A]listening to me sing
[E]Nobody has [A]to know
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]I said, nobody [A]has to know
[E]But I [A]wish they'd see
[E]Oh, I [A]wish they'd see
[E]But nobody [A]has to know
[E]♪
[A]Don't think too much, [E]it fucks everything up
[A]Like as soon as there's [E]love, I can't run fast enough
[A]But not this time, [E]it's December in the city
[A]No, it's only [E]been a little while
[A]Had our first date [E]in the clouds, clouds
[A]Still haven't [E]come down, down
[A]I was hopeless, [E]I was falling
[A]We were texting, [E]I was calling
[A]Then we fucked [E]until the morning
[A]I can't help it, [E]I was all in
[A]You know that
[E]Nobody has [A]to know
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]I said, nobody [A]has to know
[E]But I [A]wish they'd see
[E]Oh, I [A]wish they'd see
[E]But nobody [A]has to know
[E]♪
[A]And there was [E]long distance loving
[A]You had me [E]locked in my phone
[A]I had like [E]all of my homies
[A]They just like, [E]"who wouldn't know"
[A]And when you got home from [E]traveling the globe like an atlas
[A]Had the rose petals from [E]the door to the mattress, yeah
[A]I still taste that [E]first night on your lips
[A]Baby, slide both my [E]hands down your hips
[A]And we don't [E]gotta tell a soul
[A]'Cause nobody, [E]nobody, nobody
[A]Nobody has [E]to know
[A]About you [E]and me
[A]About you [E]and me
[A]I said, nobody [E]has to know
[A]But I [E]wish they'd see
[A]Oh, I [E]wish they'd see
[A]But nobody [E]has to know
[A]Kind of girl that'll make [E]a love song make sense
[A]Kind of girl I could watch a [E]movie I've seen over and over again
[A]Kind of girl that'll make [E]a love song make sense
[A]Kind of girl I could watch a [E]movie I've seen over and over again

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

Genre Indie

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Nobody Has to Know by Timeflies is played in the key of E. Originally recorded in the sounding key of E, 'Nobody Has to Know' by Timeflies is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (E, A), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E and A: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Nobody Has to Know by Timeflies: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (E, A) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – I – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

E A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – I – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Nobody Has to Know (Timeflies)?

To play the Easy Chords for Nobody Has to Know, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Nobody Has to Know?

The original recording key for Nobody Has to Know by Timeflies is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Intro]
[E] [A]

[E]Girl like the [A]heat of the summer
[E]It was [A]late in July
[E]And you know [A]the daylight was fading
[E]And when [A]you finally arrived
[E]I was [A]standing there waiting
[E]You needed [A]no introduction
[E]Pardon while I [A]stare in amazement
[E]You had [A]me simple seduction
[E]It was a country [A]night fire with the moonlight
[E]Cold beer, Friday [A]feeling real nice
[E]Back door swinging [A]in the breeze
[E]Everybody in the backyard [A]listening to me sing
[E]Nobody has [A]to know
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]I said, nobody [A]has to know
[E]But I [A]wish they'd see
[E]Oh, I [A]wish they'd see
[E]But nobody [A]has to know
[E]♪
[A]Don't think too much, [E]it fucks everything up
[A]Like as soon as there's [E]love, I can't run fast enough
[A]But not this time, [E]it's December in the city
[A]No, it's only [E]been a little while
[A]Had our first date [E]in the clouds, clouds
[A]Still haven't [E]come down, down
[A]I was hopeless, [E]I was falling
[A]We were texting, [E]I was calling
[A]Then we fucked [E]until the morning
[A]I can't help it, [E]I was all in
[A]You know that
[E]Nobody has [A]to know
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]About you [A]and me
[E]I said, nobody [A]has to know
[E]But I [A]wish they'd see
[E]Oh, I [A]wish they'd see
[E]But nobody [A]has to know
[E]♪
[A]And there was [E]long distance loving
[A]You had me [E]locked in my phone
[A]I had like [E]all of my homies
[A]They just like, [E]"who wouldn't know"
[A]And when you got home from [E]traveling the globe like an atlas
[A]Had the rose petals from [E]the door to the mattress, yeah
[A]I still taste that [E]first night on your lips
[A]Baby, slide both my [E]hands down your hips
[A]And we don't [E]gotta tell a soul
[A]'Cause nobody, [E]nobody, nobody
[A]Nobody has [E]to know
[A]About you [E]and me
[A]About you [E]and me
[A]I said, nobody [E]has to know
[A]But I [E]wish they'd see
[A]Oh, I [E]wish they'd see
[A]But nobody [E]has to know
[A]Kind of girl that'll make [E]a love song make sense
[A]Kind of girl I could watch a [E]movie I've seen over and over again
[A]Kind of girl that'll make [E]a love song make sense
[A]Kind of girl I could watch a [E]movie I've seen over and over again