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Honesty

Billy Joel

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Honesty by Billy Joel in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A A7   Fmaj7 E

Verse
AIf You Search For TenderDness    It Isn't HaErd To Find            C#m7​
DYou Can Have The Love You F#mNeed To Live             G#m    Bm   E​
ABut If You Look For TruthfuBsus4lness YouB Might Just As Well BeBsus4 BlindG#/C          C#m7​
It ADlways Seems To Be So HarG#m7(b5)d To Give          C#sus4       C#​

Hook
Dmaj7Ho....nEesty IsC# Such A Lonely Word   F#m7     E EveryDone Is So Untrue E         A  C#​
Dmaj7Ho....nEesty Is HC#ardly Ever HeardF#m7 And MoEstly WDhat I Need From You     E              A​

Verse 2
AI Can Always Find DSomeone To Say TheyE Sympathize            C#m7​
DIf I Wear My HearF#mt Out On My Sleeve        G#m    Bm   E​
ABut I Don't Want Some PreBsus4tty Face To TBell Me PartBsus4y Lies G#/C      C#m7​
DAll I Want Is SomeonG#m7(b5)e To Believe      C#sus4       C#​

Bridge
F#mI Can Find A Lover    I Can C#Find A Friend
EmI Can Have Security Until TheB/D# Bitter End
DAnyone Can ComforEt Me With Promises Again I Asus4Know,     A  I KnBsus4ow...     B      E  C#   D  E​

Bridge 2
AWhen I'm Deep Inside ODf Me         Don't Be ToEo Concerned            C#m7​
DI Won't As For NothF#min' While I'm Gone      G#m      Bm   E​
ABut When I Want SinceritBsus4y   Tell MeB Where ElseBsus4 Can I Turn  G#/C     C#m7​
BecDause You're The One 1 DependG#m7(b5) Upon            C#sus4       C#​

Outro
  A A7   Fmaj7 E   Fmaj7 E   A
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Honesty?

The chords for Honesty are: A, A7, Fmaj7, E, D, C#m7, F#m, G#m, Bm, Bsus4, B, G#/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: A, A7, Fmaj7, E, D, C#m7, F#m, G#m, Bm, Bsus4, B, G#/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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