What key is "Silhouettes" in?

"Silhouettes" by Herman's Hermits is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Silhouettes" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Silhouettes" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Silhouettes" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Herman's Hermits can I play here?

Try "I'M INTO SOMETHING GOOD", "SILHOUETTES", "THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Took a (Dm)walk and passed your (Gm)house

(C7)late last (F)night, all the (Dm)shades were pulled and (Gm)drawn

(C7)’way down (F)tight.

From with (Dm)in a dim light (Gm)cast two (C7)sil hou ettes on the (F)shade.

Oh, what a (Dm)love ly (C7)cou ple they made.

Put his (Dm)arms a round your (Gm)waist,

(C7)held you (F)tight, kiss es (Dm)I could al most (Gm)taste

(C7)in the (F)night, won dered (Dm)why I’m not the (Gm)guy whose (C7)sil hou ette’s on the (F)shade.

I could n’t (Dm)hide the (F)tears in my eyes.

Ah.

Lost con (Em)trol, and rang your (Am)bell.

(D7)I was (G)sore, “Let me (Em)in, or else I’ll (Am)beat

(D7)down your (G)door.” When two (Em)stran gers, who had (Am)been two (D7)sil hou ettes on the (G)shade, said to my (Em)shock, “You’re (Am)on the (D7)wrong block,”

rushed down (Em)to your house with (Am)wings

(D7)on my (G)feet.

Loved you (Em)like I’ve nev er (Am)loved

(D7)you my (G)sweet, vowed that (Em)you and I would (Am)be two (D7)sil hou ettes on the (G)shade all of our (Em)days, two (Am)sil hou ettes (D7)on the (G)shade.

Ah,

Silhouettes by Herman's Hermits

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Silhouettes”

What key is "Silhouettes" in?: "Silhouettes" by Herman's Hermits is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Silhouettes" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Silhouettes" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Silhouettes" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Herman's Hermits can I play here?: Try "I'M INTO SOMETHING GOOD", "SILHOUETTES", "THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.