What key is the piano accompaniment for "Honest" by Kodaline in?

The backing track is in C at 78 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "Honest" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "Honest"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Honest", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Honest" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "Honest"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Honest" was originally performed by Kodaline. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Kodaline are available?

Other accompaniments by Kodaline: "All I Want", "Brand New Day", "Brother". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I We still re don’t mem ber (F)com the day mu we ni met cate, I can was hang (G)you ing not on say your (F)what’s on ev your ’ry word.

mind?

And I I did n’t see think I (F)it would ev ev er ’ry let day, some you (G)hide bod the see truth in (F)be hind to your my world.

eyes.

(Woah)

(Gsus4)Hon est (G)ly,

(Gsus4)there’s no (G)need

for (Am)you to hide.

(C)(Woah)

(Gsus4)Talk to (G)me,

(Gsus4)can’t you (G)see

I’m (Am)on your side.

(C)(Woah)

(C)Hon (F)est,

(G)hon (Am)est.

(Am)Say what it (F)is you’re try’n’ to say, but if you lie to me a gain, I’ll be the (F)one that walks a way.

Is it in you to be (Am)hon est,

(G)hon est?

(C)Is it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

I We still re don’t mem ber (F)com the day mu we ni met cate, I can was hang (G)you ing not on say your (F)what’s on ev your ’ry word.

mind?

And I I did n’t see think I (F)it would ev ev er ’ry let day, some you (G)hide bod y see truth in (F)be hind to your my world.

(Woah)

(Gsus4)Hon est (G)ly,

(Gsus4)can’t you (G)see

I’m (Am)on your side.

(C)(Woah)

(Gsus4)Talk to (G)me,

(Gsus4)can’t you (G)see

I’m (Am)on your side.

(C)(Woah)

(C)Hon (F)est,

(G)hon (Am)est.

(Am)Say what it (F)is you’re try’n’ to say, but if you lie to me a gain, I’ll be the (F)one that walks a way.

Is it in you to be (Am)hon est,

(G)hon est?

(C)Is it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

(Am)Say what it (F)is you’re try’n’ to say, but if you lie to me a gain, I’ll be the (F)one that’s walk ing a way.

Is it in you to be (Am)hon est,

(G)hon est?

(C)Is it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

Is it all in my head or was it some thing I said?

Be cause I’m try’n’ to for give and now I’m try’n’ to for get.

You’re tell ing me all of this, no more hear ing of it, it was all just a lie, oh, was it all just a lie?

Now I’m walk ing a way ’cause ev ’ry thing that you say, all that you ev er tell to me is lies,

lies.

(C)Hon (F)est,

(G)hon (Am)est.

(Em7)Is (C)it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

(Am)Say what it (F)is you’re try’n’ to say, but if you lie to me a gain, I’ll be the (F)one that walks a way.

Is it in you to be (Am)hon est,

(G)hon est?

(Is it in you to be (C)Is it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

(C)Is it in you to be (C)hon (F)est?

Honest — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Honest" by Kodaline: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 78 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

Bars Sheet Fall Down

About “Honest”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Honest" by Kodaline in?: The backing track is in C at 78 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Honest" with this accompaniment?: Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Honest"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Honest", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Honest" as a backing track for my instrument?: Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Honest"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Honest"?: "Honest" was originally performed by Kodaline. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kodaline are available?: Other accompaniments by Kodaline: "All I Want", "Brand New Day", "Brother". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.