Madonna - Words: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Words" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Chorus: G#m F# Words, they cut like a knife G#m Cut into my life F# G#m I don't want to hear your words F# They always attack G#m Please take them all back F# G#m If they're yours I don't want anymore G#m F# G#m You think you're so smart F# G#m You try to manipulate me F# G#m F# You try to humiliate with your words G#m F# G#m You think you're so chic F# G#m You write me beautiful letters F# G#m F# You think you're so much better than me G#m F# But your actions speak louder than words G#m F# And they're only words, unless they're true G#m F# Your actions speak louder than promises G#m F# You're inclined to make and inclined to break Chorus You think you're so shrewd You try to bring me low You try to gain control with your words But your actions speak louder than words And they're only words, unless they're true Your actions speak louder than promises You're inclined to make and inclined to break Chorus C# D#sus4 Friends they tried to warn me about you F# C#/F He has good manners, he's so romantic G# But he'll only make you blue F# C#/F D#sus4 How can I explain to them, how could they know? F# C#/F D#sus4 I'm in love with your words, your words You think you're so sly I caught you at your game You will not bring me shame with your words But your actions speak louder than words And they're only words, unless they're true Your actions speak louder than promises You're inclined to make and inclined to break Chorus Too much blinding light Your touch, I've grown tired of your words Words, words A linguistic form that can meaningfully be spoken in isolation Conversation, expression, a promise, a sigh In short, a lie A message from heaven, a signal from hell I give you my word I'll never tell Language that is used in anger Personal feelings signaling danger A brief remark, an utterance, information Don't mince words, don't be evasive Speak your mind, be persuasive A pledge, a commitment, communication, words You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#  D#sus4  F  F#  G#  G#m  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Words" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Words" by Madonna.