Chordyes

Honesty

Billy Joel

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C C7   G#maj7 G

Verse
CIf You Search For TenderFness    It Isn't HaGrd To Find            Em7​
FYou Can Have The Love You AmNeed To Live            Bm   Dm   G​
CBut If You Look For TruthfuDsus4lness YouD Might Just As Well BeDsus4 BlindB/D#          Em7​
It AFlways Seems To Be So HarBm7(b5)d To Give         Esus4      E​

Hook
Fmaj7Ho....nGesty IsE Such A Lonely Word  Am7    G   EveFryone Is So UntruGe        C  E​
Fmaj7Ho....nGesty Is HEardly Ever HearAm7d And GMostlyF What I Need From You   G              C​

Verse 2
CI Can Always Find FSomeone To Say TheyG Sympathize            Em7​
FIf I Wear My HearAmt Out On My Sleeve       Bm   Dm   G​
CBut I Don't Want Some PreDsus4tty Face To TDell Me PartDsus4y Lies B/D#      Em7​
FAll I Want Is SomeonBm7(b5)e To Believe     Esus4      E​

Bridge
AmI Can Find A Lover    I CanE Find A Friend
GmI Can Have Security Until TheD/F# Bitter End
FAnyone Can ComforGt Me With Promises Again I Csus4Know,     C  I KnDsus4ow...     D      G  E  F  G​

Bridge 2
CWhen I'm Deep Inside OFf Me         Don't Be ToGo Concerned            Em7​
FI Won't As For NothAmin' While I'm Gone     Bm     Dm   G​
CBut When I Want SinceritDsus4y   Tell MeD Where ElseDsus4 Can I Turn  B/D#     Em7​
BecFause You're The One 1 DependBm7(b5) Upon           Esus4      E​

Outro
  C C7   G#maj7 G   G#maj7 G   C
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Honesty?

The chords for Honesty are: C, C7, G#maj7, G, F, Em7, Am, Bm, Dm, Dsus4, D, B/D#

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: C, C7, G#maj7, G, F, Em7, Am, Bm, Dm, Dsus4, D, B/D#

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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