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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Harmonica
Keith Whitley’s classic country ballad about the power of unspoken love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out clearly.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
G – C – D – G
G – C – G
C – D – G
Chorus
G – C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D – G
G – C – D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
G – C – D – G
G – C – G
C – D – G
Chorus
G – C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D – G
G – C – D – G
Bridge
Em – C (×3)
D – G
Chorus
G – C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D – G
G – C – D – G
Outro
G – C – D – G (×2)
Practice tip: Practice the G-C-D chord progression slowly until you can switch without pausing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When You Say Nothing at All"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "When You Say Nothing at All" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When You Say Nothing at All" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "When You Say Nothing at All"?
It was written by Don Schlitz, Paul Overstreet, and released in 1988.