A Few Honest Words
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G C
If you're going to lead my country,
G C
If you're gonna say it's free
G D
I'm gonna need
C
a little honesty
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
I don't need no handshake
G C
No firm look in the eye
G D
Don't tell me what you think I,
C
I ought to hear
G C
I don't need no high life
G C
No fancy premiers
G D
Just tell me what you really think
C
Without fear
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
Love is a bitter food
G C
You've learned to eat
G D
You still don't know, oh,
C
Where it grows
G C
And our love of freedom
G C
Holds a veil over our eyes
G D
Rights that are given
C
Can be taken away
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
We don't choose our leaders
G (D) C
The choose themselves
G D
Tell me again
C
About democracy
How to play A Few Honest Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.