Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')

by Tim Minchin
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Have (Am)you ev er won dered, well I have, a bout how when (Bb)I say, say “red” for ex am ple, there’s no way of (Am)know ing if “red” means the same thing in your head as (Bb)“red” means in my head when some one says “red”?

And how (Am)if we are tra vel ling at al most the speed of light and we’re hold ing a light, that light would still (Am)tra vel a way from us, at the full speed of (Bb)light?

Which seems right in a way, but I’m try ing to (Bdim)say, I’m not sure, but I won der if in side my (B)head, I’m not just a bit diff ’rent from some of my (C)friends.

These ans wers that (A7)come in to my mind un (D)bid den.

These sto ries de (B)li vered to me ful ly (Em)writ ten.

And when ev ’ry one shouts like they seem to like (F)shout ing the noise in my head is in cred ib ly loud and I just wish they’d stop, my dad and my (F)mum, and the tel ly and sto ries would stop for just (F#)once.

And I’m sor ry I’m not quite ex plain ing it right, but this noise be comes an ger, and the an ger is (Eb)light, and this burn ing in side me would us ual ly fade, but it is n’t to day, and the heat and the (Eb)shout ing, and my heart is pound ing, and my eyes are (F)burn ing, and sud den ly ev ’ry thing, ev ’ry thing is...

(G)Qui et.

Like si lence, but not real ly si lent.

Just that still sort of (C)qui et

like the sounds of a (Em)page be ing (Bm7)turned in a (Cmaj7)book,

or a (Em)pause in a (Bm7)walk in the (C)woods.

(G)Qui et.

Like si lence, but not real ly si lent.

Just that nice kind of (C)qui et

like the sound when you (Em)lie up side (Bm)down in your (Cmaj7)bed.

Just the (Em)sound of your (Bm)heart in your (C)head.

And though the (Cmaj7)peo ple a round me,

their mouths are still (Cm(maj7))mov ing,

the words they are (F)form ing

can not reach me an y (D)more.

And it is (G)qui et

and I am (D)warm

like I’ve (Em)sailed

(C)in to the eye of the (Em)storm.

Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical') — Simple Sheet Music

"Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 135 BPM.

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About “Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin played in?
Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical') is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
"Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')" was originally performed by Tim Minchin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Tim Minchin can I play here?
Try "Naughty", "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')", "When I Grow Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')". Key of A, 135 BPM.
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Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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