Now playing

Honest

Chords

4.977 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

NO CAPO
[Intro]
Em   Am
[Verse]
EmWe don’t Amcommunicate 
Can yEmou not say wAmhat’s on your mindEm  Am  Em  Am  
EmAnd I see Amit everyday
You Emhide the truth Ambehind your eyesEm  Am  Em  Am  
[Pre-Chorus]
GHonestly, there’s no need for Amyou to hideC  
GTalk to me, can’t you see, I’m Amon your sideC  
EmHoneFst, GhoneAmst
[Chorus]
Am7Say what it Fis you’re trying to sGay
But if you lie to me agAm7ain
I’ll be the Fone that walks aGway
Is it in you to be hAmonest?F  
GHonest
EmIs Cit in you to be EmhoneFst?
[Verse]
EmI still remember the Amday we met
I was Emhanging on your Amevery wordEm  Am  Em  Am  
EmI didn’t think I Amwould ever 
Let someEmbody see inAmto my worldEm  Am  Em  Am  
[Pre-Chorus]
GHonestly, can’t you see 
AmI’m on your sideC  
[Chorus]
Am7Say what it Fis you’re trying to sGay
But if you lie to me agAm7ain
I’ll be the Fone that's walking awGay
Is it in you to be hAmonest?F  
GHonest
EmIs Cit in you to be EmhoneFst?
[Bridge]
FIs it all in my head
Or was it something I sAmaid
Because I’m trying to forgive
And now I’m trying to forFget
You’re telling me all this
And when I’m hearing it Amin
It was all just a lie
Was it all just a lFie
And now I’m walking away
Cause everything that you sAmay
All you ever did to me is lGie, lies
[Pre-Chorus]
EmHoneFst, GhonAmest
EmIs Cit in you to be EmhoneFst?
[Chorus]
Am7Say what it Fis you’re trying to sGay
But if you lie to me agAm7ain
I’ll be the Fone that walks aGway
Is it in you to be hAmonest?F  
GHonest
EmIs Cit in you to be EmhoneFst?
EmIs Cit in you to be EmhoneFst? 

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Honest

by Kodaline

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

NO CAPO

[Intro]

Em Am

[Verse]

Em Am

We don’t communicate

Em Am Em Am Em Am

Can you not say what’s on your mind

Em Am

And I see it everyday

Em Am Em Am Em Am

You hide the truth behind your eyes

[Pre-Chorus]

G Am C

Honestly, there’s no need for you to hide

G Am C

Talk to me, can’t you see, I’m on your side

Em F G Am

Honest, honest

[Chorus]

Am7 F G

Say what it is you’re trying to say

Am7

But if you lie to me again

F G

I’ll be the one that walks away

Am F

Is it in you to be honest?

Honest

Em C Em F

Is it in you to be honest?

[Verse]

Em Am

I still remember the day we met

Em Am Em Am Em Am

I was hanging on your every word

Em Am

I didn’t think I would ever

Em Am Em Am Em Am

Let somebody see into my world

[Pre-Chorus]

Honestly, can’t you see

Am C

I’m on your side

[Chorus]

Am7 F G

Say what it is you’re trying to say

Am7

But if you lie to me again

F G

I’ll be the one that's walking away

Am F

Is it in you to be honest?

Honest

Em C Em F

Is it in you to be honest?

[Bridge]

Is it all in my head

Or was it something I said

Because I’m trying to forgive

And now I’m trying to forget

You’re telling me all this

And when I’m hearing it in

It was all just a lie

Was it all just a lie

And now I’m walking away

Cause everything that you say

All you ever did to me is lie, lies

[Pre-Chorus]

Em F G Am

Honest, honest

Em C Em F

Is it in you to be honest?

[Chorus]

Am7 F G

Say what it is you’re trying to say

Am7

But if you lie to me again

F G

I’ll be the one that walks away

Am F

Is it in you to be honest?

Honest

Em C Em F

Is it in you to be honest?

Em C Em F

Is it in you to be honest?

About Honest Chords by Kodaline

Learn how to play Honest by Kodaline with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Honest chords”, “Honest guitar chords”, or “Kodaline Honest chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Honest chords and for experienced players who want accurate Honest lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, G, C, F, Am7.

FAQ — Honest by Kodaline

How do I play "Honest" by Kodaline on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Honest" by Kodaline on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Honest" by Kodaline free?

Yes. The chords for "Honest" by Kodaline are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Honest" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Honest" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Honest"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Honest" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Honest" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Honest" by Kodaline with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kodaline below.

What key is "Honest" in?

The chords for "Honest" show the original chord names (including Em, Am, G, C, F, Am7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.