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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Be Honest" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Be Honest"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Be Honest". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.