More Than Words
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Intro G C9 Am7 C D
G C9 Am7 C D
[Verso 1]
G C9
Saying "I love you"
Am7 C D G
Is not the word I want to hear from you
C9 Am7
It's not that I want you not to say
C D
But if you only knew
[Verso 2]
Em Am7 D G D Em
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
Am7
More than words
D G7 C
Is all you have to do to make it real
Cm G Em
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Am7 D
Cause I'd already know
[Verso 3]
G D Em Bm C
What would you do if my heart was torn in two
Am7
More than words to show you feel
D G
That your love for me is real
D Em Bm C
What would you say if I took those words away
Am7
Than you couldn't make things new
D
Just by saying I love you
G C9 Am7 C D G
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C9 Am7 D
Da ri da la ri ra
[Verso 1]
G C9 Am7 C D G
Now that I've tried to talk to you and make you understand
C9 Am7 C D Em
All you have to do is close your eyes and just reach out your hands
Am7 D G D Em
And touch me, hold me close, don't ever let me go
[Verso 2]
Am7
More than words
D G7 C
Is all I ever needed you to show
Cm G Em
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Am7 D G
Cause I'd already know
[Verso 3]
D Em Bm C
What would you do if my heart was torn in two
Am7
More than words to show you feel
D G
That your love for me is real
D Em Bm C
What would you say if I took those words away
Am7
Than you couldn't make things new
D G
Just by saying I love you
How to play More Than Words
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.