Honesty - Billy Joel (Piano cover by Emily Linge)

“Honesty” by Billy Joel - Piano cover by Emily Linge.
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Special thanks to ‪@OvidioDeFerrari‬ for helping me learn the piano arrangement.
Thanks also to ‪@elvisgaragic9104‬ from ‪@SoundStruckStudios‬ Dubai for the mix/mastering.
Lyrics:
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 that 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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Emily Linge is a fifteen year-old British-Norwegian singer songwriter, born and raised in Dubai. Music has been Emily’s passion from a young age. She loves to write and record original music, as well as recording covers of other artists’ songs. Emily Linge has learned how to play from ​Ovidio DeFerrari (piano) and Simon Tomkins (guitar). ​Outside of music, Emily is an avid tennis player, painter, and seamstress. Make sure to subscribe above for more Emily Linge videos!
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[@tucuxi70]

I think Emily and Billy need to sing that together. It would sound awesome!

[@MikaKomori-so9xf]

😊

[@janniemeyer9951]

“Honestly” your voice is angelic, profound, the way you look, are… talent personified. Thank you

[@marcosantoniobento5809]

❤️👏👏👏

[@brandylatowski]

Lifelong Joel fan here, this is one of the best versions of this song i may have ever heard

[@PeterSparenborg]

one of the most beautiful Songs ever and what a great Cover, thank you for the Music Emily 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LuisGonzalez-ye6ty]

Honesty was written solely by Billy Joel, while the production was handled by Phil Ramone, and tell you Emily your acting is wonderful and the piano is great and your voice is nice wonderful, you did a great performance 👍👍🎶🎶👍👍

[@EmilyLinge]

Billy Joel is such a great songwriter! I love his voice and songs!

[@cmcolfax1]

​@@EmilyLingeI can not wait to hear more of your interpretations of his songs and music!

[@timdobsonmusic]

A very beautiful rendition of Billy Joel's great song. Well done Emily!

[@user-xg7kt1eg7t]

初めまして、ワタシは日本人で、52才の男性です。 　ユーチューブを拝見しました。ピアノが上手なうえに、何より、歌声が心地よく、ききいてます。素敵なアップに感謝致します。🎉

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Another beautiful performance, Emily! Always a joy listening to you sing and play the piano.

[@amyjunes]

Keep singing your voice is unique and that's a wonderful quality keep singing and give your heart to GOD. Keeps singing for him . Ps have fun 😊

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you!

[@Allen2]

Oh Emily, your performance on “Honesty” is honestly such perfection: Sincere vocals flowing smoothly throughout, piano skills accompanying yourself, elegant stage dress/shoes/hairstyle/makeup. The Piano Man (American music icon Billy Joel) has an upcoming new successor, our “Piano Woman” Emily Linge. How can I live my normal life when your team is posting new videos on Fridays, then Wednesdays, then a special Q&A on a Tuesday, then Monday and now Saturday? I remain on constant vigil and alert to receive and praise! But I love it! Your fan, Allen.

[@javierdianezmillan1044]

Y ya llego Emily, antes de lo esperado, con otra obra de arte ❤ Si alguna vez la escuchaste y no te has suscrito a su canal, que esperas para hacerlo? Deberia tener ya los 500.000 😊

[@MrDnhayes]

Emily sings every song truly, so sincerely, and just so beautifully and smooth. She is honesty in every single performance, and that is quite an achievement❤

[@freddyvlachos9732]

Emily, so elegant with such rich tonality handling Billy Joel's Honesty. Magnificent sustain with beautiful note formation. I love Emily's voice. Another wonderful performance ❤

[@awmyth]

Honestly? Brilliant. I listened twice. Once for the singing. Second time for the piano.

[@tobertoasendio2119]

Que maravilla, Emily linge lleva 5 años cantando en KZbin, la verdad es que es toda una veterana 🎉😮😅😊.

[@pascalmerleau1836]

Hello , Emily , it's the good song and i am very happy ! Emily , you play the piano really well ! Your voice is magnificent on this song . All simply it's wonderful ! Thank you very much for your kindness with a big heart .🥰💖💖💖.

[@BrightStone-production]

With all honesty, Miss Emily should be getting more views than what she is getting. Emily has over 227 thousand subscribers, then why is she not getting around 500,000 views with each video? This young lady is singing her heart out, we all should show her better support than what she is getting. I have already watched this video twice and will probably watch it ten more times...maybe more. If we all do our part she should get around 500,000 views with every video. I got your back Emily, lol. I love what you do and enjoy every video, especially the Beatles covers. I will be giving a song suggestion in the near future, hint, it will be a Beatles cover or maybe John Lennon...

[@wolfstar_productions]

I watch, I listen, I like, I share

[@richardfehlmann4593]

Such a beautiful song 👍😃 and such a beautiful rendition 👌😊 Bravissima 👏👏👏❤🎹

[@EmilyLinge]

Many thanks!

[@anNguyen-kx9pw]

I like you

[@JohnlenardCabuang]

Hi Hello good Happy Day Mam i Hope you happy in to my Heart and I'm fully Satisfied to Share & hear your true Voice 😊

[@HannuPiironen]

💔💕🌹Complete interpretation of an old sensitive Billy Joels piece. Piano is sweet.

[@elvandylis867]

Great song to cover with your beautiful voice and piano Emily, you bring the lyrics and music to amazing life!!🎼❤

[@bradtaggart5509]

My little songbird, this is gorgeous! Your voice is my absolute favorite as you know, and I always thought you were perfectly matched with Billly's voice. Em, this is just another masterpiece! I requested this to your mum via DM when we were still chatting. I knew that you would knock it out of the park! 💕♾🫶🌹👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@EmilyLinge]

Glad you liked it Brad! 🤗

[@bradtaggart5509]

@@EmilyLinge Em, I love you, and everything you sing. You are an amazing artist, and to me you are an Angel. 💕♾🫶🌹

[@pascalmerleau1836]

Mon ami Brad , c'est une très belle chanson ! que j'ai deviné ! 😀.

[@slayer7682]

I saw Billy Joel with a buddy and his parents when I was 13 or 14, this was late 80s. I really didn't know much about him at the time so I didn't appreciate it as much as I would have if I was older. But one of my favorite songs as a youngster was My life and I had no idea that was his song, so when I heard him sing it live, I was so excited I couldn't believe it. This was an excellent cover!

[@reenoze]

There is something in her voice that make me comeback...all time.

[@robertclark1616]

From the high notes to the low notes picture perfect. Well done.

[@ChristianKumhofer]

Every song you sing is just gorgeous. I love your voice Emily. 🥰💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹💋

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you!

[@quigleyd]

Lots of that beautiful rich alto in this one. You should be a fashion model as your wardrobe must be quite extensive. Those spike heels (though beautiful) look like it makes it difficult to maneuver the sustain pedal. I have said it often; for a 15-year-old, you are an old soul. I love your song choices. Everything about you Emily is MAGNIFIQUE!!

[@kingdomcalled1403]

I was on the road so… I just got this!!! Oh my what a great rendition. You make everything you do, yours… “Such a lonely word” but without it… you have little to nothing. I think honestly, love, and trust are all, quite synonymous. Very good!!! ✨👍🎤🎹👍✨

[@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652]

A pianist and vocalist of extraordinary beauty and talent 💕💕💕

[@tuiteruyo360]

Emily Linge’s singing ability is also of sufficient quality, and she sings Billy Joel’s masterpiece “Honesty “, and her piano performance is wonderful and comfortable, and it resonates with my heart.

[@bradtaggart5509]

Em, I forgot to say that you always go straight to my heart, and wrap yourself around it with a big bear hug, and you touch my soul like no other singer ever has. You are the sunshine in all of my days Emily, and you always will be. You look breathtakingly beautiful. 💕♾🫶🌹👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹Many thanks to your mum and Elvis Garagic for their work behind the scenes that always make your videos shine. 👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@prism_shift]

The singing, the piano, and oh, the sheer elegance -- just love them. And if one day you're in a mood for some lofi music, why not also consider James Taylor's "Long Ago and Far Away", or, of course, "Fire and Rain".

[@Herman_N]

I can't believe how much your voice has matured over a short period, Emily.

[@johnburke4754]

Beautiful stunning and extremely gawgess Emily, love when u cover Billy Joel, and u urself are such a unique special lady with an abundance of extraordinary taste in different genres of music and a talent others would love to have, thank youuuuuuu for u give me, us ur followers, love listening to you and love you 💗♥️💕💓💖💞💘❤️🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 xxxx 😘🙏🌟😘💋

[@EmilyLinge]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnburke4754]

You are so very welcome, keep being true to urself and never change, ur awesome 🌹❤️

[@keithholdsworth4125]

You are the first female I've heard cover this song with sincerity in your voice! I grew up with Billy Joel and I'm so glad you didn't try to mimic his style. Well done for making 'your' version.

[@jeanclaudefronteau4978]

yet another magnificent performance Emily , bravo 👏👏💐

[@humanrights7987]

Such a beautiful singing and piano playing let me dreaming, Emily your cover version is greatful.👍👍👍

[@EmilyLinge]

I'm glad you like it

[@andrewphillips2179]

Emily Linge, That was a fantastic Song and Piano Cover Performance of Honesty. Also, You look Gorgeous and Beautiful in the Blue Dress you were wearing.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewphillips2179]

@@EmilyLinge You are Welcome. Also, Thank you for Replying to my comments. Also, You are a fantastic Singer.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@saltrockshakers4205]

Many of us musicians love the music but are unwilling to put in the work to become great musicians and vocalists. Emily Linge is a great vocalist/musician because of her work ethic and is setting the standard as to how to achieve one's musical dreams. All anyone has to do is watch and see her vocal and musical development on her KZbin videos. She continually gets better and better. Thank you, Emily, for your inspirational example of professionalism. It's amazing how much time and effort has gone into your KZbin posts alone, but few people understand the learning and practice that takes place behind the scenes prior to the videos being made. So, Congratulations on Your Continued Success!!!

[@darinsutton7638]

I agree , and her hard work certainly shows .

[@GaryTravis-uz5el]

Thankyou Emily,I love this and will be adding it to my playlist.❤ 3:48 11:02 pm London Ontario Canada.

[@ParaBellum2024]

Great performance, and let's have a shout out for Billy Joel's excellent songwriting skills, without which we couldn't enjoy Emily's talent!

[@billr.5808]

Hi Emily!....what a pleasant surprise to hear a new Billy Joel cover song on a Saturday! Perfect piano playing and singing, and looking so elegant in that beautiful dress! Love the ambience, with the subdued studio lighting! It really sets a nice mood! Nice to hear the passion and emotion in your voice, especially in the lower registers! Not only are you an outstanding performer, but you are a great story teller, too! With your absolutely flawless performances, you always make each cover song your own! Looking forward to you next surprise!😍🤩👏👍

[@6410daniel]

thank you Emily for playing my favorite billy joel song Dan.....

[@spaceman_the_Australien]

Dear Emily, another beautiful song, Thankyou 🥰 from 👽

[@lesscammell]

Honestly - your voice has matured so much the last 12 months. I am enjoying all of your latest productions

[@juliocordoba5303]

❤Mi Hermosa Cantante ❤️ Bella, Hermosa y Preciosa Siempre Excelente Vocalización 👍 Excelente Cover 👍❤️ Estás Preciosa 🌹❤️ Excelente Pianista 👍❤️ ❤🌹Mis más sinceros Saludos desde Panamá ❤️🌹

[@dad5825]

Ethereal, you take this song to another plane of existence. I don’t Billy Joel ever dreamt this piece could be sung & played with such yearning, such depth. And I’ve always been deeply moved by his rendition, but your whole presentation comes together as a milestone , a turning point toward a higher level in your career. Bravissimo Bella di Norte!

[@bostonseeker]

Emily does a wonderful job with shaping the phrases and the modulation transitions, as well as the holds. Elegant and beautiful. I wonder if Billy Joel is listening in ....

[@777colin1]

Emily, you nailed it. On point and your phrasing is superb. Billy would love your version, you don't try to change it, because the song is so good, it doesn't need changing. Thank you for remaining true to a great song. If I may suggest, Richard Marx, Right Here Waiting. I'd love to hear you sing this.

[@williamfowler8439]

That would be a perfect match for her phenomenal vocal range. She would nail it

[@samuelmatias8916]

Wow, your voice is so magnificent and so perfect, it is so charming and so sweet to hear and you are so talented and sing so well that I am very delighted to hear your wonderful voice, I love it when you post a new video I am very happy to know that I will hear a wonderful voice and you look so beautiful in that dress, I wish you all the best, I love your videos❤❤❤

[@iamcarrot1]

Really like Billy Joel. Something about someone that can play the piano and sing. Well I'm not a pretty face and I won't tell you no pretty lies. So believe me when I say that was awesome. Great job, thank you Emily.

[@ajmlopesrio]

I love this music, Honest, Billy Joel 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lungman54]

Absolutely beautiful. Emily, you are so talented. What a voice❤

[@briansmith2670]

Very nice cover Emily. You sure have improved over the years and you're only 15. WOW. Hope you make it to the US some day

[@EmilyLinge]

I hope so too!

[@jayjudd6518]

❤ I’m just thinking is it me or is it she is getting in the grove every time. 😊❤. I’ll play the performances at least 3 times, 😊there so enjoyable. 😊❤❤👍

[@ulissesteixeira5390]

beautiful costume, beautiful beautiful and your dress. Your beautiful voice , magnificent piano performance . All combined with this beautiful song. Congratulations little princess!

[@davidmayes5624]

Dear EMILY , my beautiful magical Angel 👼friend you look absolutely beautiful your a absolutely fantastic piano 🎹player you have the most beautiful singing voice of an Angel 👼 your a really great musician you shing brighter than the star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I am so so very very very proud of you your a beautiful star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I wish thoes stars were gold medals you deserve every single one of them your a great 👍👍👍👍👍musician your just great 👍👍👍👍👍what ever you are doing your beautiful please stay safe and well ,from David ps your really great 👍👍👍👍👍your brilliant

[@nandesjl]

An outrageously purple dress in contrast to the gold of her hair. It is a beautiful painting, and even more so she is a painting that sings. And how she sings!

[@eyes7697]

With singing and piano playing is very cool. 　Also　beautiful poem 　by BILLY. Thanks for uploading Merci beaucoup.

[@javierdianezmillan1044]

Preciosa canción, precioso vestido, maravillosa artista 🇧🇻

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

The truth telling, story telling and musicality are the hallmarks of this amazing song. Emily got all three, spot on.

[@user-uq6dl3yq1y]

I remember this song so many years ago with a special lady ❤❤

[@acecarroll2213]

GREAT COVER BY EMILY L. BILLY JOEL WOULD BE PROUD GREAT JOB. I HOPE SHE DOES MORE COVERS LIKE THIS

[@sterlingspencer2934]

Emily , with this performance, we have to call you the Piano Woman. Your singing and playing is a gift from heaven.❤❤❤

[@future3a]

You really do have a remarkable range. Flawless notes. Never the slightest difficulty heard. A rare kind of vocal strength 😊 I hope you enjoy this talent forever. Hats off!!

[@marcoscavalcanti7696]

Emily Linge beautifull Singer most wonderfull the univers Angel the heaven 🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tobertoasendio2119]

Emily estás soberbia cantando la canción honestly, te felicito sinceramente, te mando un abrazo 🤗.

[@daniashidi1299]

Wow!..my all time fav song..nice cover

[@charlesquintus]

Wonderful cover. I love your voice. Very good song choice. Thanks a lot, Emily.

[@eliomarrodriguesdarosa7702]

Querida princesa nórdica...como ficou lindo esse cover....seu extremo bom gosto em selecionar as melhores canções para interpretar é algo maravilhoso. Adorei. Obrigado por nos brindar com essa linda música. Um abraço deste teu fã do Brasil.🥰😍😍

[@garybruce5743]

Beautiful performance Emily. I love hearing you cover these classic songs. You've nailed Billy Joel's phrasing' yet put your own stamp on it. Amazing. Truly an angelic voice and perfect touch on the piano. Love your choice of wardrove to suit the song. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent!!!

[@user-ur2gc3vg9l]

So refreshing to hear a cover done without adding extended runs and trying to spice it up so much that it ruins the song. Emily your pure Angelic voice is so beautiful and they way that you kept it simple and let your voice shine!

[@geminisagga]

Each cover is a show performed by Emily! Very good! 🤠👍

[@EmilyLinge]

Thanks for listening

[@soldieron5762]

This song is absolutely International. The lyrics mean a lot. True to form, honesty is hated; lies are loved.

[@MrTech337]

Very nice Emily, fantastic singing and playing, looking forward to part 2 of Q&A.

[@wgandy9541]

Emily, to use an American baseball phrase "You've knocked it out of the park" on this one. Beautiful voice, beautiful playing and what a lovely young lady you are!!!! Bravo!!!!

[@KarolinaProtsenkoFansChannel]

Your dress is pretty and so is your voice, have a great weekend ❤

[@rongarrett1366]

You sound, and look, fantastic, Emily ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👑👑👑👑😇

[@sebringb]

If you can master Billy Joel then you are truly a master of your art. Bravissimo!

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

This song means so much to me and you have made my day with your perfect performance of it. Thank you so much.

[@user-ec6jd9yu6r]

Wonderful!!!

[@EmilyLinge]

Glad you like it!

[@patrickscully4786]

I dont watch the videos..i.close my eyes and enjoy the pure vocals! Thats talent! Folks! ❤

[@user-hz7wd1wu2u]

You have a voice that is very distinct to you. That makes a star . Girl you have it. Keep the faith

[@mikemcdonald4501]

Very few artists put the effort in to achieve as close to perfection as you and your team do for each video you record for us. Your videos are appointment viewing and listening for me. It's enjoyable to follow you Emily because you are not going too slow or too fast, you are doing it just right.

[@MarcoGiebelsVitorino]

Thanks so much, I love this song and your voice is perfect.

[@ianburgess5482]

You sing that song so well Emily that's a beautiful song and so true I'm always honest and tell the truth but it gets me in trouble all the time and I dont lie you song that so well Emily that's beautiful well done Emily 😊❤❤❤

[@robertecarlsonjr9409]

Believe me Emily, hearing this beautiful melody sung and played by such a beautiful and talented young lady as yourself adds so very much flare to this wonderful work that words themselves cannot describe!!! I am and always will be a true fan of you and your truly extraordinary talents!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🎹🎹🎹🎹🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@aumone9526]

Honesty?........great!!! 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@nilsonpereira2950]

Beautiful very beautiful❤❤

[@EmilyLinge]

Thank you so much 😊

[@victorpaleo6998]

Emily HI! Lovely song! With its beautiful presence. What more to ask for. Miss. Thanks .

[@jcgoobee]

This is one of the best of Billy Joel's master piece and I really enjoy it. Excellent!

[@Stuey-old-father-time]

A perfect rendition. Just brilliant Emily. ❤

[@10k-Noodles]

That transition from "depend upon" to "honesty" is $

[@josephadambery6278]

my favourite underrated song from Billy throws me back many years hearing this in my car and also singing it in my band at a local Holiday Inn is sunny Gibraltar...this is a tricky song to do with all those changes and you glide through them effortlessly and beautifully

[@rudyarrey1932]

What can i say that i haven't said before with each and every cover you make ...so beautiful i hope you go on forever covering these beautiful songs for us we love them all great job Emily

[@willortiz3547]

Beautiful cover of this Billy Joel classic hit, Emily! I enjoyed your performance very much....Will Ortiz

[@GingerRum]

Your voice and piano playing are perfect for a Billy Joel. And honest you have given us another steller performance. Thank you Emily 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🫶

[@mugitani]

永遠に残る名曲 honesty ピアノ弾き語り最高です。 日本🇯🇵より愛をこめて。 from japan

[@JaimeDevera-jt1gf]

Verynice song

[@geraldellis4875]

Hi Emily, I honestly believe you have the best music channel on KZbin!!! This cover is spectacular! Have a wonderful day as you have made my day again!!! 🎶🌹♥️🌹🎶

[@lionheartroar3104]

There is only one other musician channel I visit weekly and its #2. Emily is the crowning achievement of great musical content by an individual on You Tube. The quality of everything is through the roof. I'd pay good money to hear her set list of covers and originals in a live setting.

[@geraldellis4875]

@@lionheartroar3104 Well said!!!