Be Honest

by Jason Mraz
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Be Honest" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Be Honest”

Can I play "Be Honest" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Be Honest" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Be Honest" by Jason Mraz played in?
Be Honest is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Honest"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Honest" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Honest"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Honest"?
"Be Honest" was originally performed by Jason Mraz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Honest"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Adom, B7, Bdom, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, D, D#dim7, +6 more.
What other songs by Jason Mraz can I play here?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Be Honest"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Be Honest" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Be Honest"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Be Honest" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.