Chordyes

Honesty

Billy Joel

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Honesty by Billy Joel

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Bb Bb7   Gbmaj7 F

Verse
BbIf You Search For TendernEbess    It Isn't HardF To Find              Dm7​
EbYou Can Have The Love You NGmeed To Live             Am   Cm   F​
BbBut If You Look For TruthfulCsus4ness You CMight Just As Well Be Csus4Blind A/C#          Dm7​
It AEblways Seems To Be So HardAm7b5 To Give        Dsus4      D​

Hook
Ebmaj7Ho....neFsty Is DSuch A Lonely Word   Gm7    F  EverEbyone Is So Untrue F         Bb   D​
Ebmaj7Ho....neFsty Is HaDrdly Ever HeardGm7 And MFostly EbWhat I Need From You     F              Bb​

Verse 2
BbI Can Always Find SEbomeone To Say They SFympathize              Dm7​
EbIf I Wear My HeartGm Out On My Sleeve        Am   Cm   F​
BbBut I Don't Want Some PretCsus4ty Face To TeCll Me PartyCsus4 Lies  A/C#      Dm7​
EbAll I Want Is SomeoneAm7b5 To Believe    Dsus4      D​

Bridge
GmI Can Find A Lover    I CanD Find A Friend
FmI Can Have Security Until TheC/E Bitter End
EbAnyone Can ComfortF Me With Promises Again I KBbsus4now,       BbI Know.Csus4..        C      F  D  Eb   F​

Bridge 2
BbWhen I'm Deep Inside OfEb Me         Don't Be Too FConcerned              Dm7​
EbI Won't As For NothiGmn' While I'm Gone      Am     Cm   F​
BbBut When I Want SincerityCsus4   Tell Me CWhere Else Csus4Can I Turn   A/C#     Dm7​
BecEbause You're The One 1 Depend Am7b5Upon          Dsus4      D​

Outro
  Bb Bb7   Gbmaj7 F   Gbmaj7 F   Bb
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Honesty?

The chords for Honesty are: Bb, Bb7, Gbmaj7, F, Eb, Dm7, Gm, Am, Cm, Csus4, C, A/C#

What is the original key of Honesty?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Honesty?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Honesty in another key?

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

Can Honesty be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Honesty on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Honesty?

Honesty uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb7, Gbmaj7, F, Eb, Dm7, Gm, Am, Cm, Csus4, C, A/C#

What is the easiest way to play Honesty?

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 Honesty released in?

Honesty was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Honesty?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Honesty 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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