When You Say Nothing At All

by Alison Krauss & Union Station

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Lyrics

It’s a maz ing how you can speak right to my heart.

With out say ing a word you can light up the dark.

(Ab)Try as I may I could nev er ex plain

(Bb)what’s what I hear when you don’t say a thing.

The (Eb)smile on your face lets me know that you need me.

There’s a (Eb)truth in your eyes say ing you’ll nev er leave me.

A (Eb)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ev er I fall.

Now (Ab)you say it best

when you say noth ing at all.

All day long I can hear peo ple talk ing out loud,

but when you hold me near

you can drown out the crowd.

(Ab)Old Mis ter Web ster could nev er de fine

(Bb)what’s be ing said be tween your heart and mine.

The (Eb)smile on your face lets me know that you need me.

There’s a (Eb)truth in your eyes say ing you’ll nev er leave me.

A (Eb)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ev er I fall.

Now (Ab)you say it best

when you say noth ing at all.

when you say noth ing at all.

The when you say noth ing at all.

When You Say Nothing At All by Alison Krauss & Union Station — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krauss & Union Station in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "When You Say Nothing At All" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "When You Say Nothing At All"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.