Intro
G D G D A G D
[Verse 1]
G D
There's something about you in the moonlight
Bm A G
But your eyes go so well with the day
G D D/C#
You won't let go of your layers
Bm A G
But your power can strip me away
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm
It's easier for us to hide
A
If you come out, then so will I
D G
Promise that I'll meet you halfway
Bm
'Cause I see every part of you
A
And I can tell you see me, too
D F#7
By the way that you say my name
[Chorus]
G D
I am an honest man
A Bm
Why can't you take my hand?
D A G
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
G D
I am an honest man
[Verse 2]
G D
You're so afraid of tomorrow
Bm A G
So you build your walls up today
G D D/C#
You won't believe that you're ready
Bm A G
But I'd never lead you astray
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm
It's easier for us to hide
A
If you come out, then so will I
D G
Promise that I'll meet you halfway
Bm
'Cause I see every part of you
A
And I can tell you see me, too
D F#7
By the way that you say my name
[Chorus]
G D
I am an honest man
A Bm
Why can't you take my hand?
D A G
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
G D
I am an honest man
A G
See me as I am, show me that I can
G D
You make me an honest man
[Bridge]
G
I know I played with hearts before
A
Don't have a heart to play with yours
F#7 Bm A
I only swear to do the best I can
G
'Cause when you put your trust in me
F#7
How beautiful our love could be
Bm A G
If only you would take a chance
[Chorus]
G D
I am an honest man
A Bm
Why won't you take my hand?
D A G
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
G N.C.
I am an honest man
G D
I am an honest man
A Bm
Why won't you hold my hand?
D A G
I'm not what you planned, I'm a safe place to land
G D
I am an honest man
A G
See me as I am, show me that I can
G D
You make me an honest man
[Outro]
A G
I've said all I can, I am who I am
G D
And I am an honest man