Le Sound
View chords used in this chart
No capo = same tuning as the original song
Main riff & its chord progression:
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G C G D D/Fis
e|-----------------------------------------------|
B|---3-1-0-1-3----1-0-1-3----1-0-1-3-------3-----|
G|-------------0---------------------0-----------|
D|------------------------2-------------4--------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
G C Em D
she cries out his name when she sleeps at night
G C Em D
whistling his tunes during daylight
G C Em D
imaginary love of life
G C Em
sharp and shiny like a new knife
D
afraid of the dark and bright lights
G C G D D Fis
G C G D
G C Em D
you found the hidden song in all his wretchedness
G C Em D
without her name in the credits
G C Em D
no way to quench the thirst unless he says goodbye
G C Em D
no way to quench the thirst unless he gives it a try
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of laughter when it’s gone
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of everything she wants
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of laughter when it’s gone
Em C9
and she’ll hear the sound
D G C G D D/Fis
breathe in... breathe out
G C Em D
thirty-seven thousand feet above
G C Em D
the salty sea in a tin box
G C Em D
too afraid to let her go
G C Em D
although she knows it’s the way to go
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of laughter when it’s gone
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of everything she wants
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of laughter when it’s gone
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound of everything when it's gone
Em C9 G D
and she’ll hear the sound...
Em C9
and she’ll hear the sound
D G
breathe in... breathe out
How to play Le Sound
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.