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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "The Sound Of Silence" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Sound Of Silence" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Sound Of Silence" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Sound Of Silence" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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