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Hel lo dark ness my old friend,
I’ve come to talk with you a gain,
be cause a vi sion soft ly creep ing,
left its seeds while I was sleep ing,
and the (D)vi sion
that was plant ed in my brain
still re mains
with in the (E)sound
of (F#)si lence.
In rest less dreams I walked a lone,
nar row streets of cob ble stone,
’neath the ha lo of a street lamp,
I turned my col lar to the (D)cold and damp,
when my (D)eyes were stabbed by the flash of a ne on light,
that split the (A)night,
and touched the (E)sound
of (F#)si lence.
And (E5)in the (A5)nak ed (F#5)light I saw
ten thou sand peo ple may be more,
peo ple talk ing with out speak ing,
peo ple hear ing with out listen ing, peo ple wri ting (D)songs
that voi ces nev er share,
and no one dare
dis (A)turb the (E)sound
of (F#)si lence.
“Fools” said I, “you do not know
si lence like a can cer grows,
hear my words that I might teach you,
take my arms that I might reach you.”
But my words
like si lent rain drops fell,
and (A)ech oed in the (E)wells
of (F#)si lence.
(E5)And the (A5)peo ple (F#5)bowed and prayed,
to the ne on God they made,
and the sign flashed out it’s warn ing,
and the words that it was form ing,
and the sign said, “The (D)words of the proph ets are writ ten on the sub way walls
and te ne ment halls.”
and (F#m)whis pered
in the (E)sound
of si lence.
The Sound Of Silence — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Sound Of Silence" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Sound Of Silence”
- Can I play "The Sound Of Silence" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Sound Of Silence" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Sound Of Silence" by Disturbed played in?
- The Sound Of Silence is arranged in the key of A 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 84 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Disturbed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Sound Of Silence"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.
- What other songs by Disturbed can I play here?
- Try "DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Sound Of Silence"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Sound Of Silence" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Sound Of Silence"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Sound Of Silence" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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