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.

Be Honest — Simple Sheet Music

"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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Jason Mraz

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How to Play "Be Honest" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.