Chordyes

Honesty

Billy Joel

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  D D7   A#maj7 A

Verse
DIf You Search For TenderGness    It Isn't HaArd To Find            F#m7​
GYou Can Have The Love You BmNeed To Live            C#m    Em   A​
DBut If You Look For TruthfuEsus4lness YouE Might Just As Well BeEsus4 BlindC#/F          F#m7​
It AGlways Seems To Be So HarC#m7(b5)d To Give          F#sus4       F#​

Hook
Gmaj7Ho....nAesty IsF# Such A Lonely Word   Bm7    A  EverGyone Is So UntrueA         D  F#​
Gmaj7Ho....nAesty Is HF#ardly Ever HeardBm7 And MAostly GWhat I Need From You    A              D​

Verse 2
DI Can Always Find GSomeone To Say TheyA Sympathize            F#m7​
GIf I Wear My HearBmt Out On My Sleeve       C#m    Em   A​
DBut I Don't Want Some PreEsus4tty Face To TEell Me PartEsus4y Lies C#/F      F#m7​
GAll I Want Is SomeonC#m7(b5)e To Believe      F#sus4       F#​

Bridge
BmI Can Find A Lover    I CanF# Find A Friend
AmI Can Have Security Until TheE/G# Bitter End
GAnyone Can ComforAt Me With Promises Again I Dsus4Know,     D  I KnEsus4ow...     E      A  F#   G  A​

Bridge 2
DWhen I'm Deep Inside OGf Me         Don't Be ToAo Concerned            F#m7​
GI Won't As For NothBmin' While I'm Gone     C#m      Em   A​
DBut When I Want SinceritEsus4y   Tell MeE Where ElseEsus4 Can I Turn  C#/F     F#m7​
BecGause You're The One 1 DependC#m7(b5) Upon            F#sus4       F#​

Outro
  D D7   A#maj7 A   A#maj7 A   D
Also available in: Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Honesty?

The chords for Honesty are: D, D7, A#maj7, A, G, F#m7, Bm, C#m, Em, Esus4, E, C#/F

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: D, D7, A#maj7, A, G, F#m7, Bm, C#m, Em, Esus4, E, C#/F

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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