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