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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Honesty" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Honesty" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Honesty" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Honesty" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Honesty" is in the key of Bb at 69 BPM.
- What chords are in "Honesty"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.