Lyrics of
When You Say Nothing At All

When You Say Nothing at All was originally recorded by country artist Keith Whitley, released in 1988. After Whitleys passing, the song gained popularity and has been covered by numerous artists, with a particularly famous version recorded by Ronan Keating in 1999. The inspiration came while the songwriters were sitting quietly, searching for ideas, and commented on how sometimes you can say a lot by saying nothing at all.

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It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may, I can never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never
leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me where
ever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Try as they may, they can never define
What's been said between your heart and mine

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never
leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me where
ever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never
leave me
(softer)
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me where
ever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all


(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)
(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)
 The smile on your face, The truth in your eyes
(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)
 The touch of your hand, lets me know that you need me
(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)
(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)
(You say it best, when you say nothing at all)