No One Speaks
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[verse]
C E7
noone ever promised anything
C Am E7
noone ever promised you anything
[bridge]
F Fm C E
so keep your eyes wide open
F Fm C E
and your heart well guarded
F
and your mouth firmly closed
Fm C
no it's just not supposed to be
E
simple or fair
F G E
simple or fair
[verse]
noone gets something for nothing
noone is something for nothing
[bridge]
so keep yourself intact
your emotions in check
and your feelings well sent
no it's just never meant to be
easy or true
easy or true
[chorus]
Am F C G
and trust is earned not bought
Am F C G
and love isn't burned it's sought
Am F C G
but noone speaks the truth anymore
Am E
noone speaks the truth
[bridge]
so keep your eyes wide open
and your heart well guarded
and your mouth firmly closed
no it's just not supposed to be
simple or fair
simple or fair
[chorus]
Am F C G
and trust is earned not bought
Am F C G
and love isn't burned it's sought
Am F C G
but noone speaks the truth anymore
Am E
noone speaks the truth
F Fm C
anymore
How to play No One Speaks
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 C. 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.