For the longest time, I have wanted to cover this song. Billy Joel's Classic
" Honesty ", is a rare gem among songs. The music is superb with its' soaring strings and bold piano, it is, however, the lyrics which are simply so deep and meaningful. I felt a deep connection while recording this track and hope that it is not merely entertaining but that it will also give you some food for thought.

Here are the Lyrics;

Honesty
Billy Joel
If you search for tenderness
It isn't hard to find
You can have the love you need to live
But if you look for truthfulness
You might just as well be blind
It always seems to be so hard to give
Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don't want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe
Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
I can find a lover
I can find a friend
I can have security until the bitter end
Anyone can comfort me
With promises again
I know, I know
When I'm deep inside of me
Don't be too concerned
I won't ask for nothin' while I'm gone
But when I want sincerity
Tell me where else can I turn
'Cause you're the one I depend upon
Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Billy Joel
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