It's Oh So Quiet
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[Verso 1]
Eb
It's oh so quiet
Bb
It's oh so still
Fm
You're all alone
Ab
And so peaceful until
Db
You fall in love (zing! Boom!)
Fm
The sky up above (zing! Boom!)
Ab
Is caving in (wow! Bam!)
Db
You've never been so nuts about a guy
Fm
You want to laugh, you want to cry
Ab
You cross your heart and hope to die
[Verso 2]
Eb
Till it's over and then
Bb
It's nice and quiet
Fm
But soon again
Ab
Starts another big riot
Db
You blow a fuse (zing! Boom!)
Fm
The devil cuts loose (zing! Boom!)
Ab
So what's the use (wow! Bam!)
Db
Of falling in love?
( Eb Bb Fm Ab )
[Verso 3]
Eb
It's oh so quiet
Bb
It's oh so still
Fm
You're all alone
Ab
And so peaceful until
Db
You ring the bell (bim! Bam!)
Fm
You shout and you yell (hi ho ho!)
Ab
You broke the spell
Db
Gee, this is swell, you almost have a fit
Fm
This guy is gorge and I got hit
Ab
There's no mistake: This is it
[Verso 4]
Eb
Till it's over and then
Bb
It's nice and quiet
Fm
But soon again
Ab
Starts another big riot
Db
You blow a fuse (zing! Boom!)
Fm
The devil cuts loose (zing! Boom!)
Ab
So what's the use (wow! Bam!)
Db
Of falling in love?
( Fm Ab )
Db
The sky caves in
Fm
The devil cuts loose
Ab Db
You blow, blow, blow, blow, blow your fuse
Fm
Aah!
Ab
When you fall in love
( Db Fm Ab Db Fm )
How to play It's Oh So Quiet
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.