Without A Word
View chords used in this chart
Intro C Gb F A
verse 1
Dm C Bm Bb
Without a word the time is mist
Dm G Dm G
Dm C Bm E7
The branches twist against the sun
Am G F D7
The leaves that left had to run
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
Without a word
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7 C Gb F A
Without a word
verse 2
Dm C Bm Bb
Without a word between the two
Dm G Dm G
I'm losing you, losing you
Dm C Bm E7
In proud parades, in crowded nights
Am G F D7
The plans we laid we can't get through
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
Without a word
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
Without a word
Instrumental
Fmaj7 C Abmaj7 Eb
Bmaj7 G Dmaj7 A
Fmaj7 C Cm Gb
Ab Ab Db B7 A B
D D C F F
Ab Eb Eb Db B A Emaj7
D7 D7 G C Eb Bb
Ab Ab C Gb F A
Without a word
verse 3
Dm C Bm Bb
Without a word to say what's yours
F G Dm G
I'm losing you, losing you
Dm C Bm E7
In racing streets, where ends don't meet
Am G F F7
Tomorrow's train has closed its doors
Ab Bb
Without a word
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
Without a word
Ab7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7 Cm Gb
Without a word
How to play Without A Word
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.