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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 (F)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 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 (F)ha lo of a (Bb)street lamp,
I turned my col lar to the (Bb)cold and damp
when my (Bb)eyes were stabbed by the flash of a ne on (F)light that split the night
and touched the (C)sound
of (Dm)si lence.
And in the na ked light I (C)saw
ten sand peo ple, may be (Dm)more.
Peo ple (F)talk ing with out (Bb)speak ing,
I peo ple hear ing with out (Bb)lis ten ing,
peo ple (Bb)writ ing songs by that voic es a nev er (F)share, and no one 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 (F)words that I might (Bb)teach you.
Take my arms that I might (Bb)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 (F)sign flashed out its (Bb)warn ing
in the words that it was (Bb)form ing.
And the sign said the (Bb)words of the proph ets are writ ten on the sub way (F)walls
and ten e ment halls,
and (F)whis per’d
in the (C)sounds
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 Bb, 108 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”
- 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 Bb.
- What key is "The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- The Sound Of Silence is arranged in the key of Bb 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 108 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 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 Bb at 108 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 Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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