Chordyes

Honesty

Billy Joel

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E E7   Cmaj7 B

Verse
EIf You Search For TenderAness    It Isn't HaBrd To Find            G#m7​
AYou Can Have The Love You C#mNeed To Live             D#m    F#m    B​
EBut If You Look For TruthfuF#sus4lness You F#Might Just As Well Be BF#sus4lind   D#/G          G#m7​
It AAlways Seems To Be So HarD#m7(b5)d To Give          G#sus4       G#​

Hook
Amaj7Ho....nBesty IsG# Such A Lonely Word   C#m7     B EveryAone Is So Untrue B         E  G#​
Amaj7Ho....nBesty Is HG#ardly Ever HeardC#m7 And MoBstly WAhat I Need From You     B              E​

Verse 2
EI Can Always Find ASomeone To Say TheyB Sympathize            G#m7​
AIf I Wear My HearC#mt Out On My Sleeve        D#m    F#m    B​
EBut I Don't Want Some PreF#sus4tty Face To TeF#ll Me Party F#sus4Lies    D#/G      G#m7​
AAll I Want Is SomeonD#m7(b5)e To Believe      G#sus4       G#​

Bridge
C#mI Can Find A Lover    I Can G#Find A Friend
BmI Can Have Security Until TheF#/A# Bitter End
AAnyone Can ComforBt Me With Promises Again I Esus4Know,     E  I KnF#sus4ow...      F#       B  G#   A  B​

Bridge 2
EWhen I'm Deep Inside OAf Me         Don't Be ToBo Concerned            G#m7​
AI Won't As For NothC#min' While I'm Gone      D#m      F#m    B​
EBut When I Want SinceritF#sus4y   Tell Me F#Where Else CF#sus4an I Turn     D#/G     G#m7​
BecAause You're The One 1 DependD#m7(b5) Upon            G#sus4       G#​

Outro
  E E7   Cmaj7 B   Cmaj7 B   E
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Honesty?

The chords for Honesty are: E, E7, Cmaj7, B, A, G#m7, C#m, D#m, F#m, F#sus4, F#, D#/G

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: E, E7, Cmaj7, B, A, G#m7, C#m, D#m, F#m, F#sus4, F#, D#/G

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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