Honey Joy
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Intro: C
[Verso 1]
C
Honey joy, honey joy, oh honey joy, boys
Am
Honey joy, honey joy, honey joy
G
And I'm much too old to be a good boy
F
With my whole long life to enjoy
C
Honey joy, honey joy, oh honey joy, boys
Am
Honey joy, honey joy, honey joy
G
And I'm much too old to be a good boy
F
Say, my whole long life it's not just one big mistake
Instrumental
| C | C | Am | Am | G | G | F | F |
| C | C | Am | Am | G | G | F | F |
[Verso 2]
C
And I saw you kissing by the river, boy
Am
There was no love to destroy
G
And the things he did just made me shiver
F
But I wanted so bad to be with her
C
And I saw you climbing up a mountain
Am
And I could not share in your joy
G
I threw my coins into a fountain
F
Honey joy, honey joy
[Ponte]
A# C
Oh why
A# C
Oh why?
A# C
Why can't I?
G G G# A A# B C
Now she's gone, uoh uoh
Outro:
Am
Oh, honey joy
G
Come and enjoy
F
Oh please come, honey joy
C Am
Oh, honey joy
G
Come and enjoy
F C
I need some, honey joy
How to play Honey Joy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.