Honey

by Bobby Goldsboro

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(F)See the tree how big it’s grown, but (F7)friend, it has n’t been too long it I (Gm7)was n’t big.

I (Gm7)laughed at her and she got mad, the (C7)first day that she plant ed it was (F)just a twig.

And (F)Then the first snow came and she ran (Fmaj7)out to brush the snow a way so it (Gm7)would n’t die.

Came (Gm7)run nin’ in tin’ all ex cit ed, (C7)slipped and al most hurt her self, I (F)laughed ’til I cried.

(F)She was al ways young at heart, but (F7)kind a dumb and kind a smart, and I (Gm7)loved her so.

I (Gm7)I sur prised her with a pup py, (C7)kept me up all Christ mas eve, two (F)years a go.

And (F)it would sure em bar rass her when (Fmaj7)I came home from work ing late ’cause it (Gm7)I would know

that (Gm7)she’s nin’ been tin’ there and cry in’ (C7)o ver some most sad and sil ly (F)laughed ’til I cried.

(F)late, late show.

And, (Bb)Hon ey, I (Gm7)miss you

and I’m be ing (F)good

and I (F6)love (F)to be (Gm7)with you;

if on ly I (F)could.

She (F)wrecked the car and she was sad and (Fmaj7)so a fraid that I’d be (F7)mad, but (Gm7)what the heck.

Though (Gm7)I pre tend ed hard to be, guess (C7)she could say she saw through me and (F)hugged my neck.

I (F)came home un ex pect ed ly and (Fmaj7)found her cry ing need less ly in the (Gm7)mid dle of the day,

And (Gm7)it was in the ear ly spring, when (C7)flow ers bloom and rob ins sing, she (F)went a way.

And, (F6)Hon ey, I (Gm7)miss you

and I’m be ing (F)good

and I (F6)love (F)to be (Gm7)with you;

if on ly I (F)could.

Yes, (F)one day, while I was n’t home, while (Fmaj7)she was there and all a (F7)lone, the (Gm7)an gels came.

Now (Gm7)all I have is mem o ries of (C7)Hon ey, and I wake up nights and (F)call her name.

I (F)Now my life’s an emp ty stage, where (Fmaj7)Hon ey lived and Hon ey played, and the (Gm7)love dle grew the up.

A (Gm7)small cloud pass es o ver head and (C7)cries down in the flow er bed that (F)went a way.

And, (F6)Hon ey, I (F)Hon ey loved.

Honey by Bobby Goldsboro — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Honey" 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 "Honey"?
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 "Honey" use?
Just 7 chords: Bb, C7, F, F6, F7, Fmaj7, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.