Hel lo dark ness, my old (C)friend.
I’ve come to talk with you a (Dm)gain,
be cause a vi sion soft ly creep (F)ing,
left its seeds while I was sleep (F)ing,
and the (Bb)vi sion that was plant ed in my (F)brain
still re (Dm)mains,
with in the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
In rest less dreams I walked a (C)lone,
nar row streets of cob ble (Dm)stone.
’Neath the ha lo of a street (F)lamp,
I turned my col lar to the (Bb)cold and (F)damp,
when my (Bb)eyes were stabbed by the flash of a ne on (F)light
that split the (Dm)night,
and touched the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
The Sound Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Sound Of Silence”
- What key is "The Sound Of Silence" in?
- "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Sound Of Silence" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "The Sound Of Silence" 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.
- What chords are used in "The Sound Of Silence"?
- This arrangement of "The Sound Of Silence" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Sound Of Silence" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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