When You Say Nothing At All

by Alison Krauss & Union Station
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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 (C)light up the dark.

(Bb)Try as I may, I could nev er ex plain

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

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

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

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

Now (Bb)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 you (C)drown out the crowd.

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

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

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

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

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

Now (Bb)you say it best

when you say noth ing at all.

when you say noth ing at all.

The when you say noth ing at all.

When You Say Nothing At All — Simple Sheet Music

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"When You Say Nothing At All" 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 Bb, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “When You Say Nothing At All

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When You Say Nothing At All"?
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 "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 Bb 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 92 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 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 "When You Say Nothing At All". Key of Bb, 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.

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