Be Honest

by Jason Mraz

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O kay, (D)go, go hang your (Bm7)heart on an y tree.

You can (Bm)make your self a vail a ble to (E7)an y bod y, ’cause (Bm)ev ’ry liv ing per son knows you (C#)are a prize.

Which (Bm)ev er way you go, I’ll be eas (E7)y to find.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

I don’t ask for much; be hon est.

Think of this song as a prom (Bm7)ise; you can do what you want.

If you de (Bm)cide you want to move in to a (E7)new stage,

de (Bm)let ing me from pag es in your (C#)mis sion state ment, my (Bm)love is un con di tion al; make no mis take.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

Who we are when (D#)love is what it wants to be,

we (F#m7)are (Gm7)free and we are (Dmaj7)hav ing the best day ev (B7)er by far, be ing (Em7)treat ed to the light like a (A13)su per star.

I can hold (D)space while you see what your heart has to say a bout me.

There’s no (Bm)dot ted line to sign a way your (E7)free dom.

I’ll ac (Bm)knowl edge you for what you do to (C#)keep strong.

I’ll (Bm)al ways get be hind you; don’t get me wrong.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

I don’t ask for much; just be (A13)hon est with me.

Who we are when love (D#)is what it wants to be,

we (F#m7)are (Gm7)free and we are (Dmaj7)hav ing the best day ev (B7)er by far.

Yes, we are.

Be Honest by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Be Honest” by Jason Mraz in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Be Honest" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Be Honest"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Be Honest" use?
Just 14 chords: Adom, B7, Bdom, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, D, D#dim7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.