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The Rolling Stones – Honest I Do Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

The Rolling Stones

ChordsE7 B7 A7

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This is the chord progression of Honest I Do by The Rolling Stones on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
E7
Don’t you know that I love you
B7
Honest I do
B7
I never place
E7
No one above you

[Chorus]
A7
Please tell me you love me
B7
Stop driving me mad
B7
You’re the sweetest little woman
E7
That I ever had

[Harmonica Solo]
E7 B7 E7

[Chorus]
A7
Please tell me you love me
B7
Stop driving me mad
B7
When I woke up this morning
E7
Never felt so bad

[Outro-Harmonica Solo]
E7 B7 E7
E7 B7 E7

How to play Honest I Do: key, chords and progression

Honest I Do by The Rolling Stones is built around E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯), with 3 chords in all: E7, B7 and A7.

Most of the song cycles through E7 – B7 – E7 – A7 (I7 – V7 – I7 – IV7 in E major). In solfa, that is doh – soh – doh – fah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

E7 chord on guitar (020100) — E7E G♯ B D

B7 chord on guitar (x21202) — B7B D♯ F♯ A

A7 chord on guitar (x02020) — A7A C♯ E G

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Honest I Do chords: questions

What key is Honest I Do in?

Honest I Do by The Rolling Stones is centred on E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).

What chords are in Honest I Do?

Honest I Do uses 3 chords: E7, B7, A7.

What is the chord progression of Honest I Do?

The main progression is E7 – B7 – E7 – A7 (I7 – V7 – I7 – IV7).

Is Honest I Do easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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