Words (F. R. David song)


"Words" is a song by F. R. David, released as a single in 1982 from his debut album of the same name. The song was a huge European hit, peaking at number one in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. In spring of 1983, it peaked at number two on the British charts. It also went to number one in South Africa in late 1982, spending 25 weeks on the charts, eventually becoming the No. 1 hit on that country's year-end charts. In Australia, the single peaked at number 12 but spent 41 weeks on the Top 100 in two chart runs throughout 1983 and early 1984.
In 2006, David released a French language duet version of the song with singer Winda, entitled "Words, J'aime ces Mots". David and Winda also recorded an English duet version.

Track listings

; 7" single
  1. "Words" – 3:31
  2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:59
; 12" maxi
  1. "Words" – 3:31
  2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:08

    Charts and sales

Original version

Words (Remix '97)

Words '99

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Australia 49
South Africa 1

Certifications and sales