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an honest man chords by
Vince Gill
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I've cursed some
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early Sunday mornings
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G

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I've stayed out late,
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drank too much wine
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And I've gone off without
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a warning

And let you down from time
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Asus4
Asus4

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to time
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But I've always kept
Verse 2
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my promise
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This wedding ring on my left hand
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Let them cowboys be the heroes

I'll just be an honest man
Verse 3
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Well, I'm a little rough
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around the edges
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And sometimes I lose my tone
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Gonna face some real tough
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stretches

And we'll just take 'em as
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they come
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And girl, I know how much you
Verse 4
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trust me
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And know I wear it like a brand
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Let them cowboys be the heroes

I'll just be an honest man
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Verse 5
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Just take me as I am
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I'll do the best I can
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And know the truth is hard to find
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Bet on it every single time
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Well, come and put your arms
Verse 6
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around me
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And put your heart here in my hands
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Let them cowboys be the heroes

I'll just be an honest man
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Verse 7
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Let them cowboys be the heroes

I'll just be an honest man
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • E

  • A

  • Asus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of an honest man by Vince Gill is E major.

The primary chords used in an honest man are E, A, F#, B, Bsus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, F#, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of an honest man is approximately 63 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of an honest man using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for an honest man. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Vince Gill.

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