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Hel lo dark ness, my old (Dm)friend,
I’ve come to talk to you a (Dm)gain,
be cause a vi sion soft ly (Bb)creep
(F)ing,
left its seeds while I was (Bb)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;
ten nar row streets of cob ble (Dm)stone,
’neath the ha lo of a (F)street lamp,
I turned my col lar to the (F)cold and 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.
And in the na ked light I (C)saw
ten thou sand peo ple, may be (Dm)more.
Peo ple talk ing with out (F)speak ing,
I peo ple hear ing with out (F)lis ten ing,
peo ple (Bb)writ ing songs by that voic es a nev er (F)share,
and no one (Dm)dare
dis turb the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
“Fools!” said I, “You do not (C)know
si lence like a can cer (Dm)grows.
Hear my words that I might (F)teach you.
Take my arms that I might (F)reach you.”
But my (Bb)words
like si lent rain drops (F)fell,
and (F)ech oed
in the (C)wells
of (Dm)si lence.
And the peo ple bowed and (C)prayed
to the ne on god they (Dm)made.
And the sign flashed out its (Bb)warn (F)ing
in the words that it was (Bb)form (F)ing.
And the sign said, the (Bb)words of the proph ets are (C)writ ten on the sub way (F)walls
and ten e ment (Dm)halls,
and (F)whis per’d
in the (C)sounds
of (Dm)si lence,
and (F)whis per’d
in the (C)sounds
of 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 F, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 F 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 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Sound Of Silence" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 F, 96 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.