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Jeannie C. Riley
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Verse 1
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All those pretty

things you said to me
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Rolled off your tongue like poetry
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No, it wasn't hard to believe
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Those tender words were just what I needed
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I held on closer and closed my eyes
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As you talked me into paradise
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To me it was a dream come true
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But they were only words to you
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Oh, words, nothing but words
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And oh, oh, how it hurts
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Now that I know you just lied to me
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Oh, and I really tried to be
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All that you needed and nothing less
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I gave my all, I gave you my best
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Now that you're gone, all I have left are words,
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nothing but words
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I felt the earth move

when you said you loved me
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All I heard was sweet sincerity
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Now night after night I lay awake
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Still hearing you steal my heart away
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With words, nothing but words
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And oh, oh how it hurts
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Now that I know you just lied to me
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Oh, when I really tried to be
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All that you needed and nothing less
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I gave my all, I gave you my best
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Now that you're gone,
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all I have left are words
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Nothing but words
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Oh, now that you're gone,
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all I have left are words,
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nothing but words
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Words by Jeannie C. Riley is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Words are Bb, F, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Words is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Words using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Words. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Jeannie C. Riley.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Words to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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