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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Sound Of Silence" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “The Sound Of Silence”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Sound Of Silence" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Sound Of Silence" is in G.
- What key is "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- The Sound Of Silence is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Sound Of Silence"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Sound Of Silence" 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 "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Sound Of Silence"?
- "The Sound Of Silence" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Sound Of Silence"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Sound Of Silence" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Sound Of Silence" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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