Other arrangements of More Than Words
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(F#)Say ing “I love
you,” (G#)is not the words I (B)want to (C#)hear from (F#)you,
(F#)it’s not that I want
you,
not to say, but (B)if you (C#)on ly (D#)knew
how
ea sy
(C#)it would be to (F#)show me (C#)how you (D#)feel,
more than (G#)words
is (C#)all you have to (F#7)do to make it (B)real,
then you (B)would n’t have to (F#)say
that you (D#)love me,
’cause (G#m7)I’d
al
(C#)read
y
(F#)know.
What would
you do
if my (D#)heart was torn in (B)two?
more than words to show you (G#m7)feel,
that your (C#)love for me is (F#)real.
What
would
you say
if I (D#)took those (D#)words a (B)way?
Then you could n’t make things (G#m7)new,
just by say ing I love you.
La di da, la di (G#)da, la di da da (B)da,
(C#)more than (F#)words.
La di da, la di da.
(B)Now I’ve
tried (G#)to talk to you and (B)make you (C#)un der (F#)stand
(F#)all you have to do
is
close your eyes and (B)just reach (C#)out your (D#)hands,
and
touch me,
(C#)hold me close, don’t (F#)ev er (C#)let me (D#)go,
I ev er (F#7)need ed you to (B)show,
would
you do
if my (D#)heart was torn in (B)two?
more than words to show you (G#m7)feel,
that your (C#)love for me is (F#)real.
What
would
you say
if I (D#)took those (D#)words a (B)way?
Then you could n’t make things (G#m7)new,
just by say ing I love you.
La di da, la di (G#)da, la di da da (B)da,
(C#)more than (F#)words.
La di da, la di da.
di di di (B)da.
(C#)More than (F#)words.
(B)La di da la di (G#m7)da.
Di di di da da (C#)more than (F#)words.
La da da, la di (G#)da,
(B)la da da, (C#)more than words.
(C#)Ooh,
ooh.
More than (F#)words.
More Than Words — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "More Than Words" by Extreme. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of F#, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “More Than Words”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "More Than Words" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "More Than Words".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "More Than Words" by Extreme in?
- The backing track is in F# at 96 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 "More Than Words" 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 "More Than Words"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "More Than Words", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "More Than Words" 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 "More Than Words"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "More Than Words"?
- "More Than Words" was originally performed by Extreme. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "More Than Words" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "More Than Words" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in F#, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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