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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[B] [D#m] [G#m] [E]
[B]Walk into the venue, [D#m]you slipped me your CD
[G#m]Asked me if I'd [E]listen, give you my critique
[B]I listened to it, [D#m]but halfway through it
[G#m]I had to quit, [E]your band sounds like shit
[B]So, here [D#m]we go
[G#m]Don't get mad at [E]me, I'm just being honest
[B]I should [D#m]have lied
[G#m]Don't get mad at [E]me, I'm just being honest
[B]Walk into the bedroom, [D#m]you were standing there
[G#m]Turned around and smiled at me [E]and said, "You just cut your hair"
[B]But then I told you, [D#m]I thought you looked better before
[G#m]You said, "Hope you [E]like sleeping on the floor"
[B]So, here [D#m]we go
[G#m]Don't get mad at [E]me, I'm just being honest
[B]I should [D#m]have lied
[G#m]Now you're mad at [E]me, I'm just being honest
[B]How about from now on you'll [D#m]write the script, I'll read the lines
[G#m]So, here [E]we go
[B]Don't get mad at [D#m]me, I'm just being honest
[G#m]And now I'm [E]staring at her napkin
[B]With seven digits that [D#m]I can't make out
[G#m]She wrote it [E]down in purple lipstick
[B]I should never, I [D#m]should never opened up
[G#m]And baby, it's [E]because I'm Irish
[B]I just couldn't keep [D#m]my big mouth shut
[G#m]Is that an eight? [E]Is that a zero?
[B]I should have never, I [D#m]should have never opened up
[G#m]So, here [E]we go
[B]Don't get mad at [D#m]me, I'm just being honest
[G#m]I should [E]have lied
[B]Now you're mad at [D#m]me, I'm just being honest
[G#m]How about from now on you'll [E]write the script, I'll read the lines
[B]So, here [D#m]we go
[G#m]Don't get mad at me, I'm [E]just being honest (I'm just being honest)
[B]Whoa-oh-oh (I'm [D#m]just being honest)
[G#m]Whoa-oh-oh (I'm [E]just being honest)
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I’m Just Being Honest by Weezer is played in the key of B with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti G#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti E (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti F# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for I’m Just Being Honest by Weezer: sounding in B (Capo Fret 4, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 4 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, D#m, G#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from B to D#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – iii – vi – IV – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
BD#mG#mE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
F#
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyBAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into G, maintaining B sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family B
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: B•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – iii – vi – IV – V•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 4
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for I’m Just Being Honest (Weezer)?
To play the Easy Chords for I’m Just Being Honest, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for I’m Just Being Honest?
The original recording key for I’m Just Being Honest by Weezer is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
