Honest Chords
by Emeli Sandé
Honest by Emeli Sandé is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Bbm. It uses the chords Bbm, Db, Gb, B, G#, F#, Bm, D#m, E and C#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Bbm Db Gb Bbm
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Verso 1:
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
We may live again, but hey now, maybe not
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
So if you love someone, give it all you've got
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
Time is easy spent, but it can't be bought
B G#
So stop acting as if tomorrow's promised
B G#
Stop acting as if you can't be honest, honest
Honest with yourself
Verso 2:
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
Never let the tide of change wash away the dream you've dreamt
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
Don't get left wondering where the summer went
Bbm Db Gb Bbm
'Cause if not now, then come on darling, tell me when
B G#
Stop acting as if tomorrow's promised
B G#
Stop acting as if you can't be honest, honest
Honest with yourself
Interlude: Bbm Db Gb Bbm (x3)
B G#
Stop acting as if tomorrow's promised
B G#
Stop acting as if you can't be honest, honest
F# Bm
Honest with yourself
Ponte:
F#
Breathe in, breathe out, don't hold it in
Bm
Let fear fall down, let love begin
F#
Be brave, be bold with no regrets
Bm
Try something that scares you a bit
F#
Write your own song and sing it loud
Bm
Love who you are, stand tall, stand proud
F#
Keep the good and lose the rest
Bm
If you know your truth, say it with your chest
F#
Don't care so much what people think
Bm
Most wouldn't care if you float or sink
F#
Just know the ones who love you most
Bm
Treat them right and keep them close
Verso 3:
D#m F# B D#m
And savour every breath and cherish every day
D#m F# B D#m
'Cause the sun's here now, but the moon is on the way
D#m F# B D#m
Don't get too caught up dwelling in your yesterday
Outro
E C#
Stop acting as if tomorrow's promised
E C#
Stop acting as if you can't be honest