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Artist: Billy Joel
Track: Honesty

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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
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Q:When did Billy Joel release “Honesty”?
Billy Joel released “Honesty” in May 1979.
Q:Who wrote “Honesty (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel?
“Honesty (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who wrote “Honesty” by Beyoncé?
“Honesty” by Beyoncé was written by Billy Joel.
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