Honey Don't

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Well, how come you say and you will when you

I Say you do, ba by, when you don’t?

Ev ’ry Let me know, you hon ey, how you feel.

you got Tell the truth now, is love your real?

But ah hah,

well, hon ey, don’t.

Well, hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

I say you (B7)will when you won’t, ah hah, hon ey, don’t.

Well, I love you, ba by, and you ought to know

I like the way that you wear yer clothes.

Ev ’ry thing a bout you is so dog gone sweet; you got that the sand all o ver your feet.

But ah hah,

well, hon ey, don’t.

Well, Hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

Hon ey, don’t.

I say you (B7)will when you won’t, ah hah, hon ey, don’t.

Well, I love

I feel fine.

Mmm

hmm.

I said.

Well, some times I love you on a Sat ur day night.

Sun day morn ing you don’t look right.

You’ve been out paint in’ the town.

(C)Ah, ah, ba by, been step pin’ a round.

But ah hah,

well,

hon ey, don’t.

I said,

hon ey, don’t.

Well, hon ey, don’t.

Well, hon ey, don’t.

A lit tle, lit tle hon ey (E)don’t.

I say you (B7)will when you won’t, ah hah, hon ey, (E)don’t.

Honey Don't by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Honey Don't by The Beatles 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 E 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 "Honey Don't" 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 Don't"?
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 Don't" use?
Just 5 chords: A7, B7, Bdom, C, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.