When You Say Nothing at All by Keith Whitley

Key: Eb · 81 BPM · 4/4

When You Say Nothing at All by Keith Whitley is written in Eb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Eb-Ab-Bb. At 81 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in Eb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1DD-G-A
Capo 3CC-F-G
Capo 6AA-D-E

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Eb
  • 0:03 Ab
  • 0:05 Bbsus4
  • 0:06 Eb
  • 0:08 Bb
  • 0:09 Ab
  • 0:12 Eb
  • 0:14 Bb
  • 0:18 Eb
  • 0:20 Bb
  • 0:24 Eb
  • 0:28 Bb
  • 0:30 Eb
  • 0:32 Bb
  • 0:36 Ab
  • 0:39 Bb
  • 0:42 Eb
  • 0:44 Bb
  • 0:49 Eb
  • 0:51 Bb
  • 0:52 Ab
  • 0:54 Bb
  • 0:56 Eb
  • 0:57 Bb
  • 1:01 Eb
  • 1:03 Bb
  • 1:04 Ab
  • 1:07 Bb
  • 1:13 Eb
  • 1:14 Ab
  • 1:16 Bb
  • 1:19 Eb
  • 1:22 Ab
  • 1:24 Bb
  • 1:25 Eb
  • 1:27 Bb
  • 1:28 Ab
  • 1:31 Eb
  • 1:33 Bb
  • 1:37 Eb
  • 1:39 Bb
  • 1:43 Eb
  • 1:45 Bb
  • 1:46 Ab
  • 1:48 Bb
  • 1:49 Eb
  • 1:51 Bb
  • 1:55 Ab
  • 1:58 Bb
  • 2:01 Eb
  • 2:03 Bb
  • 2:09 Eb
  • 2:10 Bb
  • 2:15 Eb
  • 2:16 Bb
  • 2:18 Ab
  • 2:19 Bb
  • 2:21 Eb
  • 2:22 Bb
  • 2:24 Ab
  • 2:27 Bb
  • 2:32 Eb
  • 2:33 Ab
  • 2:36 Bb
  • 2:39 Eb
  • 2:40 Bb
  • 2:42 Ab
  • 2:45 Eb
  • 2:46 Bb
  • 2:48 Ab
  • 2:50 Bb
  • 2:51 Eb
  • 2:52 Bb
  • 2:57 Eb
  • 2:58 Bb
  • 3:03 Eb
  • 3:04 Bb
  • 3:06 Ab
  • 3:09 Bb
  • 3:15 Ab
  • 3:18 Bb
  • 3:21 Eb
  • 3:24 Ab
  • 3:25 Bbsus4
  • 3:27 Eb
  • 3:28 Bb
  • 3:30 Ab
  • 3:34 Eb

Frequently asked questions

What key is When You Say Nothing at All in?

When You Say Nothing at All is in Eb major.

What chords does When You Say Nothing at All use?

The core of When You Say Nothing at All cycles through Eb, Ab, Bb (3 chords).

What is the tempo of When You Say Nothing at All?

When You Say Nothing at All runs at 81 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does When You Say Nothing at All use?

When You Say Nothing at All follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for When You Say Nothing at All?

Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.

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