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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Gm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F
Don’t Speak Chords – Harmonica
No Doubt’s iconic 1990s breakup anthem about the pain of a relationship ending in silence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while using these C-shape chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – G
F – G
Am – G
F – G
Verse 2
Am – G
F – G
Am – G
F – G – Am
Chorus
F – G
Am – G – F
G – Am – G
F – G – Am – G
Verse 3
Am – G – F – G (×2)
Am – G
F – G – Am
Chorus
F – G
Am – G – F
G – Am – G
F – G – Am – G
Bridge
F – G – Am
F – G (×4)
F – G – Am
Chorus
F – G
Am – G – F
G – Am – G
F – G – Am – G
Outro
Am
G
F
G
Am
F – G
Am
F – G
Am
Practice tip: Master the Am-G-F-G progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song’s emotional pull.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Speak"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Cm, Gm, Bb, Eb, Ab and F.
Is "Don’t Speak" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Speak" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Don’t Speak"?
It was written by Eric Stefani, Gwen Stefani, and released in 1995.