Honeysuckle Rose

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

(Gm7)Ev ’ry hon ey (C7)bee (Gm7)fills with jeal ous (C7)y when they see you out with (Gm7)me; (C7)I don’t blame them, (F)good ness knows,

(C7)Hon ey suck le (Gm7)Rose.

(Gm7)When you’re pass in’ (C7)by, (Gm7)flow ers droop and (C7)sigh, and I know the rea son (Gm7)why: (C7)You’re much sweet er (F)good ness knows,

(C7)Hon ey suck le (Gm7)Rose.

(G#dim)Rose.

(F7)Don’t (Cm7)buy (Fdim)sug (F7)ar,

(CN.C.)you just have to touch my cup.

(G7)You’re (Dm7)my (Gdim)sug (G7)ar,

(CN.C.)it’s sweet when you stir it up.

(Gm7)When I’m tak in’ (C7)sips (Gm7)from your tas ty (C7)lips seems the hon ey fair ly (Gm7)drips; (C7)You’re con fec tion, (F)good ness knows,

(C7)Hon ey suck le (F)Rose.

Honeysuckle Rose — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Honeysuckle Rose" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 115 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Honeysuckle Rose”

Why does "Honeysuckle Rose" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Honeysuckle Rose".
What key is "Honeysuckle Rose" by Louis Armstrong played in?
Honeysuckle Rose is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Honeysuckle Rose"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Honeysuckle Rose" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Honeysuckle Rose"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Honeysuckle Rose"?
"Honeysuckle Rose" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Honeysuckle Rose"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Honeysuckle Rose".
Can I see all the notes in "Honeysuckle Rose"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 115 BPM.