The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Lyrics
Well I’ve got a secret, I cannot say
A modern movement to give it away
You’ve got somethin that I understand
Hold it in tightly, call on command
Leap of faith, do you doubt?
Cut you in I just cut you out

Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone

Look for reflections, in your face
Canine devotion, time can’t erase
Out on the corner or
Locked in your room
I never believe them and I never assume
Stuck in believe, there is a lie
Promise is promise, an eye for an eye
But we’ve got something to reveal
No one can know how we feel

Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone

I think you already know
How far I’d go not to say
You know the art isn't gone
And I’m taking our song to the grave

Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone
Whatever you do
Don’t tell anyone

lyrics corrected based on Guitar World magazine's guitar tab
Notes
Available On: The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret promo (2000)
Rated R (2000)
The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret single (2000)
Gravity Games vol. 1 soundtrack (2000)

Josh: "Now you don't gotta pay 80 bucks for Ozzfest. Oh, wait, it's 150 bucks. This is called Lost Art of Keeping a Secret. It's dedicated to the officers in the back, cause we know they've been keeping secrets." - from 2000/07/28

Josh: "[This song] is about fuckin, which is what I hope you all do later tonight." - from 2000/11/16

Josh: "This song is about the secret of Nick's beard."
Audience Member: "Beer?"
Josh: "Did he say beard or beer? I can't fucking tell. It sounds like he's got marbles in his mouth." - from 2001/06/11

Musicians:
Josh Homme - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Nick Oliveri - Bass, Backing Vocals
Dave Catching - Electric Piano
Chris Goss - Noise Piano
Nick Lucero - Drums
Pete Stahl - Backing Vocals
Barrett Martin - Vibes
Scott Mayo - Baritone Sax

Guitar Tab

Bass Tab

See when this song was played live

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