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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Learning To Be Silent" by Dean Pitchford: 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 Ab, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 Ab 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 there a karaoke version of "Learning To Be Silent" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Learning To Be Silent" by Dean Pitchford. 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 "Learning To Be Silent" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Learning To Be Silent" 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.