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(Ab6/9)Swal low ing my words,
(Ab6/9)star ing at the floor,
(Fm11)count ing lit tle cracks in the (Cm11)tile,
(Bbm7)strug gl ing to smile with out (Ebsus)chok ing, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent.
(Ab6/9)Watch ing how the dust
(Ab6/9)danc es out the door,
(Fm11)no tic ing my hands start to (Cm11)shake,
(Bbm7)con tem plat ing tak ing up (Eb9sus)smok ing, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent.
Al ways hear ing, “Hush, Eth el!” “Please, Vi!” (Eb)“Let’s not have this con ver (Abmaj7)sa tion.”
And so I stand by while my mind takes a (Db)small va ca (Eb)tion.
La la la la la (Ab)la la (Bbm)la.
(Ab6/9)Mak ing lit tle sounds
(Ab6/9)oth er folks ig nore,
(Fm11)Qui et ing the beat of my (Cm11)heart,
(Bbm7)nev er be ing part of the (Eb9sus)mo ment, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent.
Learn ing there are some top ics that we (Eb)don’t e ven (Ab)men tion, and (Bbm7)if they come (Cm7)up, then we (D)try to be (G)vague.
There are (C)sub jects from which we di (Gm7)vert all at ten tion, and (Bbsus2)some we a (Csus2)void like the (Fsus)plague.
(Dbmaj7)I’m
be com ing a (Cm7)mime,
bit ing my (Bbm7)tongue,
bid ing my (Bbm7)time.
Try ing not to (Ab6/9)scream; ing not to scream;
(Ab6/9)man aged it be fore.
aged it be fore.
(Edim7)Know ing if I’m going to sur vive, then, (Fm)dam mit,
I’ve got to prac tice.
Prac tice.
Learn ing, hmm hmm (Ab6/9)hmm
hmm.
Learning To Be Silent — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Learning To Be Silent" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 80 BPM.
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About “Learning To Be Silent”
- Why does "Learning To Be Silent" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Learning To Be Silent".
- What key is "Learning To Be Silent" by Dean Pitchford played in?
- Learning To Be Silent is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Learning To Be Silent"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Learning To Be Silent" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Learning To Be Silent"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Learning To Be Silent"?
- "Learning To Be Silent" was originally performed by Dean Pitchford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Learning To Be Silent"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbsus2, C, Cm7, +16 more.
- What other songs by Dean Pitchford can I play here?
- Try "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME", "THE GIRL GETS AROUND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Learning To Be Silent"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Learning To Be Silent".
- Can I see all the notes in "Learning To Be Silent"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 80 BPM.
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