When You Say Nothing At All

by Alison Krauss & Union Station
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Lyrics

It’s a (D)maz ing how you can speak (D)straight to my heart.

With out (D)say ing a word you can (D)light up the (G)dark.

(C)Try as I may I could (D)nev er ex plain

(G)what’s what I hear when you (C)don’t say a thing.

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

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

A (G)touch of your hand says you’ll (C)catch me if ev er I (D)fall.

Now (C)you say it best

when you say noth ing at (G)all.

All day (D)long I can hear peo ple (D)talk ing out loud,

but when (D)you hold me near you can (D)drown out the (G)crowd.

(C)Old Mis ter Web ster could (D)nev er de fine

(G)what’s be ing said be tween (C)your heart and mine.

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

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

A (G)touch of your hand says you’ll (C)catch me if ev er I (D)fall.

Now (C)you say it best

when you say noth ing at (G)all.

(G)all.

When You Say Nothing At All — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss & Union Station in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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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 G 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 90 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.

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