Harry Nilsson - Without You
Hello! Below you'll find my "Without You" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song was written by Badfinger, but my video and arrangement focuses on the great Harry Nilsson version.
Enjoy!
Without You Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Without You:
Without You Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Eadd9 E | Eadd9 E |
| Eadd9 E | Eadd9 E |
[Verse 1]
E
Well, I can't forget this evening
E
Well, I can't forget this evening
G#m
Or your face as you were leaving
F#m G#7
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
C#m E/B
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow
F#/A# F# E B7
Shows yes it shows
F#m G#7
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
C#m E/B
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow
F#/A# F# E B7
Shows yes it shows
[Verse 2]
E G#m
No, I can't forget tomorrow when I think of all my sorrow
F#m G#7
When I had you there but then I let you go
C#m E/B F#/A# F#
And now it's only fair that I should let you know
E B7
What you should know
E G#m
No, I can't forget tomorrow when I think of all my sorrow
F#m G#7
When I had you there but then I let you go
C#m E/B F#/A# F#
And now it's only fair that I should let you know
E B7
What you should know
[Chorus]
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't live, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't give, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't live, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't give, I can't give anymore
[Verse 3]
E
Well, I can't forget this evening or your
G#m
Face as you were leaving
F#m G#7
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
C#m E/B
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow
F#/A# F# E B7
Shows yes it shows
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
C#m E/B
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow
F#/A# F# E B7
Shows yes it shows
[Chorus]
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't live, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't give, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't live, I can't give anymore
E C#m
I can't live, if living is without you
F#m B7
I can't give, I can't give anymore
[Outro]
| E | C#m | F#m | B7 |
Repeat and fade, or end on E
| E | C#m | F#m | B7 |
Repeat and fade, or end on E
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Without You Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Without You" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Without You" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
