It’s a maz ing how you can speak right to my heart.
With out say ing a word
you can (Bb)light up the dark.
(Ab)Try as I may I could nev er ex plain
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.
The (Eb)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ev er I fall.
(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 (Bb)drown out the crowd.
(Ab)Old Mis ter Web ster could nev er de fine
(Ebsus2)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.
The (Eb)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ev er I fall.
(Ab)You say it best
when you say noth ing at all.
The (Bb)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.
The (Eb)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ev er I fall.
(Ab)You say it best
when you say noth ing at all.
When You Say Nothing At All — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “When You Say Nothing At All”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 88 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "When You Say Nothing At All" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When You Say Nothing At All", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When You Say Nothing At All" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- "When You Say Nothing At All" was originally performed by Alison Krauss. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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