More Than Words

by Extreme
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode
Sing this song instead — backing track for “More Than Words
Backing track + lyrics — toggle the vocal, change the key, practice singing over piano.

Other arrangements of More Than Words

Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.

Lyrics

(G)Say in’ “I love

you” (Am7)is not the words I (C)want to (D)hear (Dsus)from you.

(G)It’s not that I (Am7)want to you is not to say, but (C)if you (D)on (Dsus)ly (Em)knew

(G)how

eas y

(D7)it would be to (G)show me (Bm7)how you (Em)feel.

(G)More than (Am7)words

is (D7)all you have to (G7)do to (G7)make it (C)real.

Then you (Cm)would n’t have to say

that you (Em)love (G)me

’cause (Am7)I’d

al

(D7)read

y

know.

What

would

(G)you do

if my (Em)heart (G)was torn in (C)two?

More than words to show you (Am)feel

that your (D7)love for me is (G)real.

What

would

(G)you say

if I (Em)took (G)those words a (C)way?

Then you could n’t make things (Am7)new

just by say in’ “I love you.”

La di da da di (Am7)da di dai dai (C)da.

(D5)More (D7)than (G)words.

La di da da di da.

in’ “I love

you.”

La di da da di (Am7)da di dai dai (C)da.

(D5)More (D7)than (G)words.

La di da da di (Am7)da di dai dai (C)da.

(D5)More (D7)than (G)words.

La di da da di (Am7)da di dai dai (C)da.

(D5)More (D7)than (G)words.

(C)La da More than words,

(Fmaj13)ooh,

ooh.

More than (G)words.

More Than Words — Simple Sheet Music

14 people have learned this song

"More Than Words" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 92 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “More Than Words

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "More Than Words"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "More Than Words" by Extreme played in?
More Than Words is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "More Than Words"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "More Than Words" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "More Than Words"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "More Than Words"?
"More Than Words" was originally performed by Extreme. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "More Than Words"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Cm, Csus2, D, D7, +10 more.
What other songs by Extreme can I play here?
Try "HOLE HEARTED", "More Than Words", "More Than Words". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "More Than Words". Key of G, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

More songs you might like