Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

I Honestly Love You

Chords

4.945 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Cdim7/Bb Bb Cdim7/Bb
Bb Cdim7/Bb Bb Cdim7/Bb
F7 Bb
[Verse 1]
MBbaybe I hang around here a lF/Bbittle more than I should.
We Ab/Bbboth know I got somewhere else to Ebgo.
But Bb/FI got something to tell you that I nC9ever thought I would,
But EbI believe you Bb/Dreally ought to kCm7now.F  
    BbI love you,F/Bb  Eb/Bb  
I honestly loBbve you.F/Bb  Eb/Bb  
[Verse 2]
YBbou don't have to answer, I F/Bbsee it in your eyes.
MAb/Bbaybe it was better left unsEbaid.
But Bb/Fthis is pure and simple and C9you must realize,
That it's cEboming from my Bb/Dheart and not my heaCm7d.F  
    BbI love you,F/Bb  Eb/Bb  
I honestly loBbve you.F/Bb  Ab/Bb  Bb  
[Bridge]
  EbI'm not trying to maF/Ebke you feel uncDm7omfortableGm7,
I'm Cm7not trying to make you Fanything at aBbll.Dsus/A  
D7But this fGm7eeling doesn't Bb/Fcome along F/Ebevery dEbay,
And you shouldn't blow the cBb/Dhance,
When you've Cm7got the chance to Cm7/Fsay,
    BbI love you,F/Bb  Eb/Bb  
        Ebm/BbI honestly lBbove you.F#  
[Verse 3]
IBf we both were born in aF#/Bnother place and time,
This mA/Boment might be ending in a kEiss.
But tB/F#here you are with yours and C#7here I am with mine,
So I gEuess we'll just be leB/D#aving it at thiC#m7s.F#  
   BI love you,F#/B  E/B  
I honestly loBve you.F#/B  E/B  
I honestly   Blove you.F#/B  E/B  B  

All chords in this song (24)

The story behind the song

This song, released in 1974, captures a heartfelt declaration of love, expressing genuine affection with a direct and tender honesty. It’s a simple yet profound statement, focusing on the pure feeling of love without complications. The song plays like a sincere confession, a moment of vulnerability and deep emotional truth.

AI-written from these sources:I Honestly Love You — Wikipedia ↗Olivia Newton-John — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

I Honestly Love You

by Olivia Newton-John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cdim7/Bb

F/Bb

Ab/Bb

Bb/F

Bb/D

Cm7

Eb/Bb

F/Eb

Dm7

Gm7

Dsus/A

Cm7/F

Ebm/Bb

F#/B

A/B

[Intro]

Cdim7/Bb Bb Cdim7/Bb

Bb Cdim7/Bb Bb Cdim7/Bb

F7 Bb

[Verse 1]

Bb F/Bb

Maybe I hang around here a little more than I should.

Ab/Bb Eb

We both know I got somewhere else to go.

Bb/F C9

But I got something to tell you that I never thought I would,

Eb Bb/D Cm7 F

But I believe you really ought to know.

Bb F/Bb Eb/Bb

I love you,

Bb F/Bb Eb/Bb

I honestly love you.

[Verse 2]

Bb F/Bb

You don't have to answer, I see it in your eyes.

Ab/Bb Eb

Maybe it was better left unsaid.

Bb/F C9

But this is pure and simple and you must realize,

Eb Bb/D Cm7 F

That it's coming from my heart and not my head.

Bb F/Bb Eb/Bb

I love you,

Bb F/Bb Ab/Bb Bb

I honestly love you.

[Bridge]

Eb F/Eb Dm7 Gm7

I'm not trying to make you feel uncomfortable,

Cm7 F Bb Dsus/A

I'm not trying to make you anything at all.

D7 Gm7 Bb/F F/Eb Eb

But this feeling doesn't come along every day,

Bb/D

And you shouldn't blow the chance,

Cm7 Cm7/F

When you've got the chance to say,

Bb F/Bb Eb/Bb

I love you,

Ebm/Bb Bb F#

I honestly love you.

[Verse 3]

B F#/B

If we both were born in another place and time,

A/B E

This moment might be ending in a kiss.

B/F# C#7

But there you are with yours and here I am with mine,

E B/D# C#m7 F#

So I guess we'll just be leaving it at this.

B F#/B E/B

I love you,

B F#/B E/B

I honestly love you.

B F#/B E/B B

I honestly love you.

About I Honestly Love You Chords by Olivia Newton-John

Learn how to play I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Honestly Love You chords”, “I Honestly Love You guitar chords”, or “Olivia Newton-John I Honestly Love You 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 I Honestly Love You chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Honestly Love You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cdim7/Bb, Bb, F7, F/Bb, Ab/Bb, Eb.

FAQ — I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John

How do I play "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John 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 "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John free?

Yes. The chords for "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Honestly Love You" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Honestly Love You"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Honestly Love You" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Honestly Love You" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Olivia Newton-John below.

What key is "I Honestly Love You" in?

The chords for "I Honestly Love You" show the original chord names (including Cdim7/Bb, Bb, F7, F/Bb, Ab/Bb, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.