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When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Guitar
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.
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When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Ukulele
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.
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When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Piano
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.
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When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Banjo
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.
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Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
When You Say Nothing at All Chords – Mandolin
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.
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Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
It’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart
G C D G
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
G C G
Try as I may, I could never explain
C D G
What I hear when you don’t say a thing
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Verse 2
G C G
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
G C D G
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
G C G
Old Mister Webster could never define
C D G
What’s being said between your heart and mine
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Bridge
Em C
The smile on your face
Em C
The truth in your eyes
Em C
The touch of your hand
D G
Let’s me know that you need me
Chorus
G C G D
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
G C G
There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me
C G D G
A touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
Outro
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
G C D G
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
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.