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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Learning To Be Silent" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 80 BPM.
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About “Learning To Be Silent”
- Can I play "Learning To Be Silent" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Learning To Be Silent" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Learning To Be Silent"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Learning To Be Silent" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Learning To Be Silent"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Learning To Be Silent" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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