When You Say Nothing at All

Paul Overstreet

About When You Say Nothing at All

"When You Say Nothing at All" is a country song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was a hit song for three different performers: Keith Whitley, who took it to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on December 24, 1988; Alison Krauss, whose version was her first solo top-10 country hit in 1995; and Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, whose version was his first solo single and a chart-topper in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand in 1999.


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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 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
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now 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
Old Mister 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
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now 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
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now you say it best when you say nothing at all

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Paul Overstreet

Paul Lester Overstreet (born March 17, 1955) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two No. 1 hits. He has also written singles for several other country acts, including No. 1 hits for Randy Travis, Blake Shelton, and Keith Whitley, as well as hits for The Judds and Kenny Chesney. more »

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Written by: Donald Alan Schlitz, Paul Overstreet

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
"When You Say Nothing at All" was originally written by country music artists Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz.
Keith Whitley's Version
The song was first recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley for his album "Don't Close Your Eyes", released in 1988. - Keith Whitley's version topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also charted on the Canadian country charts.
Alison Krauss's Version
American bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss covered the song for a Keith Whitley tribute album in 1994. - Krauss's version received two awards at the 1995 Country Music Association Awards - Single of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year.
Ronan Keating's Version
Irish singer Ronan Keating, known for being part of the boy band Boyzone, recorded another cover of "When You Say Nothing At All" for the soundtrack of the 1999 film "Notting Hill". - Keating's version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and also charted top in multiple countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Collaboration Performance
Alison Krauss and Ronan Keating have performed the song together at various events, creating a unique blend of country and pop music.
Shared Songwriting Credits
Despite the different styles and arrangements used by each artist, Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz are still credited as the songwriters for all versions of "When You Say Nothing At All".
Enduring Popularity
With its sincere lyrics and catchy melody, the song has become a solid classic in both the country and pop music worlds, with multiple covers being done by various artists worldwide.
Impact on Careers
The success of "When You Say Nothing at All" greatly boosted the careers of both Keith Whitley and Alison Krauss, with Whitley's version regarded as one of his signature songs, while Krauss gained more mainstream recognition outside the bluegrass scene with her version.

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