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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.
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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 Alison Krauss & Union Station: 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When You Say Nothing At All”
- What key is "When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss & Union Station played in?
- When You Say Nothing At All is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When You Say Nothing At All" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- "When You Say Nothing At All" was originally performed by Alison Krauss & Union Station. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When You Say Nothing At All"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Ab, Bb, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alison Krauss & Union Station can I play here?
- Try "When You Say Nothing At All", "When You Say Nothing At All". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 Alison Krauss & Union Station. 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 Ab, 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.