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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · Am · D
More Than Words Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · Am · D
More Than Words Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · Am · D
More Than Words Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · Am · D
More Than Words Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · Am · D
More Than Words Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: This song is played entirely fingerpicked — no strumming. Use your thumb for bass notes and fingers for the melody on the upper strings.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – G/B – C – Am
C – D – G
D – Em – Am
D – G
Chorus
G – G/B – C – Am – D
G – G/B – C – Cm
G – Em – Am – D
G – D – Em – Bm – C
C – Am
D – G
G – G/B – C – Am – D
G – G/B – C – Cm
G – Em – Am – D
Verse 2
G – G/B – C – Am
C – D – G
D – Em – Am
D – G
Chorus
G – G/B – C – Am – D
G – G/B – C – Cm
G – Em – Am – D
Pre-Chorus
G – D – Em – Bm – C
C – Am
D – G
Outro
G – G/B – C
Am – D – G
G – G/B – C
Am – D – G
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.