Other arrangements of Honesty
Pick a learning view.
If you search for (Eb)ten der ness,
it is n’t hard sym to find.
You can have the love you need to live.
And if you look for truth ful ness you might (F)just as well be blind;
it (Eb)al ways seems to be so hard to give.
(Ebmaj7)Hon
es ty
is (D)such a lone ly word.
(Eb)Ev ’ry one is (F)so un true.
(Ebmaj7)Hon
es ty
is (D)hard ly ev er heard,
and (Eb)most ly what I (F)need (Cm)from you.
I can al ways (Eb)find some one
to say n’t they sym pa thize
if I wear my heart out on my sleeve.
But I don’t want some pret ty face you to (F)tell me pret ty lies.
it (Eb)All I want is some one to be lieve.
(Ebmaj7)Hon
es ty
is (D)such a lone ly word.
(Eb)Ev ’ry one is (F)so un true.
(Ebmaj7)Hon
es ty
is (D)hard ly ev er heard,
and (Eb)most ly what I (F)need (Cm)from you.
I can find a lov er,
I can find a friend,
I can have se cur i ty un (C7)til the bit ter end.
An y one can (F)com fort me with (Eb)prom is es a gain I know,
I (F)know.
When I’m deep in (Eb)side of me
don’t (F)be too con (Dm)cerned.
I won’t ask for (Gm)noth in’ while I’m (Am)gone.
When I want sin cer i ty, tell me, where else (C#dim7)can I turn?
’Cause (Eb)you’re the one that I de pend up on.
Honesty — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Honesty" 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 Bb, 69 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 “Honesty”
- Can I play "Honesty" 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 "Honesty" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Honesty" by Billy Joel played in?
- Honesty is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Honesty"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Honesty" 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 "Honesty"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Honesty"?
- "Honesty" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Honesty"?
- This arrangement uses 26 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C#dim7, C7, Cm, +18 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Honesty"?
- 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. "Honesty" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Honesty"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Honesty" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.