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Hel lo dark ness, my old (C)friend,
I’ve come to talk to you a (Dm)gain,
Be cause a (F)vi sion soft ly (Bb)creep (F)ing,
left it’s seeds while I was (Bb)sleep (F)ing,
And the (Bb)vi sion
that was plant ed in my (F)brain
still re (Dm)mains
with in the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
In rest less dreams I walked a (C)lone
nar row streets of cob ble (Dm)stone,
’Neath the (F)ha lo of a (Bb)street lamp,
I turned my col lar to the (Bb)cold and damp
When my (Bb)eyes were stabbed by the flash of a ne on (F)light that split the (Dm)night
and touched the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
And in the na ked light I (C)saw
ten thou sand peo ple, may be (Dm)more.
Peo ple (F)talk ing with out (Bb)speak ing,
peo ple hear ing with out (Bb)lis ten ing
Peo ple (Bb)writ ing songs that voi ces nev er (F)share and no one (Dm)dare
dis turb
“Fools!” said I, “You do not (C)know
si lence like a can cer (Dm)grows.”
“Hear my words that (F)I might (Bb)teach you,
Take my arms that I might (Bb)reach you.”
But my (Bb)words
like si lent rain drops (F)fell,
and (F)ech oed
in the (C)wells
of (Dm)si lence.
And the peo ple bowed and (C)prayed
to the ne on god they (Dm)made.
And the sign flashed (F)out its (Bb)warn ing.
In the words that it was (Bb)form ing,
And the signs said “The (Bb)words of the proph ets are writ ten on the sub way (F)walls
and ten e ment (Dm)halls”
And (F)whis per’d
in the (C)sounds
of (Dm)si lence.
The Sound Of Silence — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Sound Of Silence”
- Can I sing "The Sound Of Silence" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Sound Of Silence" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Sound Of Silence" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Sound Of Silence", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Sound Of Silence" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Sound Of Silence"?
- "The Sound Of Silence" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Simon & Garfunkel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Simon & Garfunkel: "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)", "Homeward Bound". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Sound Of Silence" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Sound Of Silence" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Sound Of Silence" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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