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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Sound Of Silence" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Sound Of Silence”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Sound Of Silence"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "The Sound Of Silence". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- 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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