When You Say Nothing at All - Song Lyrics

  • Written by Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet
  • Originally recorded by Keith Whitley (born Jessie Keith Whitley on 7/1/55 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky)
  • Most popular version was recorded by bluegrass phenomenon Alison Krauss (born 7/23/71 in Champaign Il) and her band Union Station
  • This version went to #3 on the Country charts and #53 on the Top 40 charts
  • It was this song that brought Krauss to the musical mainstream 
  • A popular and very appropriate first dance song at weddings and anniversary parties

 

It's amazing how you, can speak right to my heart.
Without sayin' a word, you can light up the dark.
Try as I may I could 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, if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothin' at all.

All day long I can hear, people talking out loud.
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd.
Ol' Mr. Webster could never define,
What's being 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, if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothing at all.

Instrumental Break

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, if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothing at all.


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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