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More Than Words Chords

Extreme Intermediate Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Guitar

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Ukulele

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Piano

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Banjo

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Mandolin

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · Am · D

More Than Words Chords – Harmonica

Extreme’s acoustic masterpiece featuring intricate fingerpicking. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4 Time)

1

Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C Am

Saying I love you is not the words I want to hear from you

C D G

It’s not that I want you not to say but

D Em Am

If you only knew how easy

D G

It would be to show me how you feel

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

/verse

verse label="Pre-Chorus"

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Verse 2

G G/B C Am

Now that I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand

C D G

All you have to do is close your eyes and

D Em Am

Just reach out your hands and touch me

D G

Hold me close don’t ever let me go

Chorus

G G/B C Am D

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

G G/B C Cm

Then you wouldn’t have to say that you love me

G Em Am D

‘Cause I’d already know

Pre-Chorus

G D Em Bm C

What would you do if my heart was torn in two?

C Am

More than words to show you feel

D G

That your love for me is real

Outro

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

G G/B C

More than words

AmDG

Practice tip: The G/B is simply a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). The Cm is the trickiest chord — barre the 3rd fret and form a minor shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "More Than Words"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Am and D.

Is "More Than Words" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "More Than Words" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "More Than Words"?

It was written by Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and released in 1990.