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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Honeysuckle Rose" by Louis Armstrong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Honeysuckle Rose" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Honeysuckle Rose" with hands-separate practice in F at 115 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Honeysuckle Rose"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Honeysuckle Rose" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Honeysuckle Rose"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Honeysuckle Rose" is in the key of F at 115 BPM.