Other arrangements of If We're Honest
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(Bb)Truth is hard er than a (Ebmaj7)lie,
the (Bb)dark seems saf er than the (Ebmaj7)light,
and (Bb)ev ’ry one has a (Ebmaj7)heart that loves to (Gm)hide.
(Bb)I’m to a mess and so are (Ebmaj7)you.
We’ve built (Bb)walls no bod y can get through.
Yeah, it (Bb)may be hard, but the (Ebmaj7)best our thing crets we could ev er (Gm)do,
ev er (F)do:
So, Bring your (Eb)bro ken ness and (Bb)I’ll bring mine, ’cause (Eb)love can heal what (Bb)hurt di vides, and (Eb)mer cy’s wait ing (Bb)on the oth er (Cm7)side
if we’re (Bb)hon est,
if we’re (Bb)hon est.
Don’t pre (Bb)tend to be some thing that you’re (Ebmaj7)not,
liv ing (Bb)life a fraid of get ting caught.
There is (Bb)free dom found when we (Ebmaj7)lay our se crets down could at the (Gm)cross,
at the (F)cross.
So, bring your (Eb)bro ken ness and (Bb)I’ll bring mine, ’cause (Eb)love can heal what (Bb)hurt di vides, and (Eb)mer cy’s wait ing (Bb)on the oth er (Cm7)side
if we’re (Bb)hon est,
if we’re (Bb)hon est.
Don’t pre
if we’re (Bb)hon est,
if we’re (Bb)hon est.
It would change our lives,
it would set us free.
It’s what we need to be.
So, bring your (Eb)bro ken ness and (Bb)I’ll bring mine, ’cause (Eb)love can heal what (Bb)hurt di vides, and (Eb)mer cy’s wait ing (Bb)on the oth er (Cm7)side,
mm,
if we’re (Bb)hon est,
if we’re (Bb)hon est,
if we’re hon est.
If We're Honest — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If We're Honest" by Francesca Battistelli: 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, 108 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 “If We're Honest”
- What key is "If We're Honest" by Francesca Battistelli played in?
- If We're Honest 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 "If We're Honest"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If We're Honest" 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 "If We're Honest"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If We're Honest"?
- "If We're Honest" was originally performed by Francesca Battistelli. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If We're Honest"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Cm7, D7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, +2 more.
- What other songs by Francesca Battistelli can I play here?
- Try "WRITE YOUR STORY", "HE KNOWS MY NAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If We're Honest" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If We're Honest" by Francesca Battistelli. 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 "If We're Honest" 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 "If We're Honest" 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.