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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Be Honest" by Jason Mraz: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Be Honest”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Be Honest" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Be Honest" by Jason Mraz. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Be Honest" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Be Honest" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.