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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Honesty" by Billy Joel: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Honesty" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Honesty" by Billy Joel. 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 "Honesty" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Honesty" 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.