Silence
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B E
Midnight and city lights
On the other side
You're calling me up
E
At the same time, I'm in the daylight
You're calling to say "hi"
A
But your words, they crack
If there's something
B Dbm7
That you need to say I know
Abm
It ain't easy living inside
A
Your brain for sure
You keep telling me
E F#m
That it's all okay but I know
B A B Dbm
Yeah, your silence speaks so loud
Abm A E F#m7
Your silence speaks so loud
B
And I hear you calling out, yeah
( A B Dbm B )
( F#m Abm A )
( Dbm B )
( F#m Abm A )
( Dbm B E)
A B
We're talking 'bout nothing
Dbm
Then you said
Abm E
Something on your breath
A
I can't take it
E
I know what you're thinking
F#m Dbm
I wish I could fix this, yeah
A
If there's something
B Dbm7
That you need to say I know
Abm
It ain't easy living inside
A
Your brain for sure
You keep telling me
E F#m
That it's all okay but I know
B A B Dbm
Yeah, your silence speaks so loud
Abm A E F#m7
Your silence speaks so loud
B
And I hear you calling out, yeah
Final A B Dbm B
F#m Abm A Dbm B
F#m Abm A Dbm B
How to play Silence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.