Intro
F C F C G F C
[Verse 1]
F C
There's something about you in the moonlight
Am G F
But your eyes go so well with the day
F C C/B
You won't let go of your layers
Am G F
But your power can strip me away
[Pre-Chorus]
Am
It's easier for us to hide
G
If you come out, then so will I
C F
Promise that I'll meet you halfway
Am
'Cause I see every part of you
G
And I can tell you see me, too
C E7
By the way that you say my name
[Chorus]
F C
I am an honest man
G Am
Why can't you take my hand?
C G F
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
F C
I am an honest man
[Verse 2]
F C
You're so afraid of tomorrow
Am G F
So you build your walls up today
F C C/B
You won't believe that you're ready
Am G F
But I'd never lead you astray
[Pre-Chorus]
Am
It's easier for us to hide
G
If you come out, then so will I
C F
Promise that I'll meet you halfway
Am
'Cause I see every part of you
G
And I can tell you see me, too
C E7
By the way that you say my name
[Chorus]
F C
I am an honest man
G Am
Why can't you take my hand?
C G F
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
F C
I am an honest man
G F
See me as I am, show me that I can
F C
You make me an honest man
[Bridge]
F
I know I played with hearts before
G
Don't have a heart to play with yours
E7 Am G
I only swear to do the best I can
F
'Cause when you put your trust in me
E7
How beautiful our love could be
Am G F
If only you would take a chance
[Chorus]
F C
I am an honest man
G Am
Why won't you take my hand?
C G F
I'm not what you planned but, I'm a safe place to land
F N.C.
I am an honest man
F C
I am an honest man
G Am
Why won't you hold my hand?
C G F
I'm not what you planned, I'm a safe place to land
F C
I am an honest man
G F
See me as I am, show me that I can
F C
You make me an honest man
[Outro]
G F
I've said all I can, I am who I am
F C
And I am an honest man