Silence is Golden
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Intro: Bb7
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triplet
Eb Bb7 (as above) {2X}
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Verse: 1
Eb Ab Eb Ab
Oh, don't it hurt deep inside
Eb Bb7 Eb Bb7
To see someone do something to her
Eb Ab Eb Ab
Oh, don't it pain to see someone cry
Eb Bb7 Eb
Oh, especially when someone is her
[Refrão]
Eb Gm Fm Bb Eb
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Eb Gm Cm
Silence is golden, golden
Fm Bb Eb
But my eyes still see
Verse: 2
Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep
Even though there is nowhere to go
How could she tell, he deceived her so well
Pity, she'll be the last one to know
{wordless vocal; key change to E
Eb Bb7 Eb B7
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Verse: 3
E A E A
How many times did she fall for his lies
E B7 E B7
Should I tell her or should I keep cool?
E A E A
And if I tried, I know she'd say I lied
E B7 E
Mind your business, don't hurt her, you fool
{repeat Chorus in E}:
E G#m F#m B E
E G#m C#m F#m B E
Coda:
{wordless vocal over Chorus chords; repeat to fade}
How to play Silence is Golden
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 Bb7. 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.