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I Honestly Love You

· by Olivia Newton-John

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Lyrics

(Bb)May be I hang a round here a (F)lit tle more than I should;

we (Ab)both know I got some where else to (Eb)go.

But (Bb)I got some thin’ to tell you that I (C9)nev er thought re I would,

but (Eb)I be lieve you (Bb)real ly ought to know.

I love you,

I hon est ly love you.

(Bb)You don’t I have to an swer; I (F)see tle it in your eyes.

we (Ab)May be it was bet ter left un (Eb)said.

But (Bb)this is pure and sim tell ple that and (C9)you must thought re a lize

that (Eb)com in’ from my (Bb)heart and not my head.

I love you,

I hon est ly love you.

you.

I’m not tryin’ to make you feel un (Dm7)com f’ta ble.

I’m (Cm7)not tryin’ to make you (F)an y thing at (Bb)all.

(D7)But this (Gm7)feel ing does n’t come a long

(F)ev ’ry day,

and you should n’t blow the chance

when you’ve (Cm7)got the chance to (Cm7)say

I love you.

I hon est ly love you.

(B)If we both were born

in an (F#)oth er place and time,

this (A)mo ment might be end ing in a (E)kiss.

But (B)there you are with yours

and (C#7)here I am with mine,

so I (E)guess we’ll just be leav ing it at (C#m7)this.

I love you,

I hon est ly love you,

I hon est ly

love you.

I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John 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 Eb at 68 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 "I Honestly Love You" 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 "I Honestly Love You"?: 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 "I Honestly Love You" use?: Just 19 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C#7, C#m7, C9, Cdim7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Olivia Newton-John songs work for kids?: Try "XANADU", "PHYSICAL", "SUMMER NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.