When You Say Nothing At All

by Ronan Keating
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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 (D)light up the dark.

(C)Try as I may I can nev er ex plain

what I hear when you don’t say a thing.

The (G)smile on your face let’s me know that you need me.

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

The (G)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me wher er I fall.

(Csus2)You say it best

when you say no thing at all.

The (G)smile on your face let’s me know that you need me.

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

The (G)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me wher er I fall.

(Csus2)You say it best

When you say no thing at all.

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

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

The (G)touch of your hand says you’ll catch me where ev er I fall.

(Csus4)You say it best

when you say no thing at all.

(G)You say it best when you say (Csus2)no thing at all.

(G)You say it best when you say (Csus2)no thing at all.

That (G)smile on your face,

there’s (Csus2)truth in your eyes.

The (G)touch of your hand lets me know that you (G)need me.

(G)You say it best when you say (Csus2)no thing at all.

(G)You say it best when you say (Csus2)no thing at all.

That (You say it best when you say no thing at all.)

(You say it best when you say no thing at all.)

When You Say Nothing At All — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "When You Say Nothing At All" by Ronan Keating: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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.

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About “When You Say Nothing At All”

Can I sing "When You Say Nothing At All" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When You Say Nothing At All" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You Say Nothing At All" by Ronan Keating in?
The backing track is in G 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 Ronan Keating. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ronan Keating are available?
Other accompaniments by Ronan Keating: "Father And Son", "If Tomorrow Never Comes", "This I Promise You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "When You Say Nothing At All" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When You Say Nothing At All" by Ronan Keating. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "When You Say Nothing At All" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "When You Say Nothing At All" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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