The Essence Of Silence
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Violin Solo]
N.C.
[Instrumental]
E B E B E B
E B E B E B
[Verse 1]
Em
Something is wrong
B
My strength has gone
Em B
Thoughts are corrupting my mind
B A G A Bm
I can see I perceive this ain't me
Em
Something so strong
B
My mood has swung
B Em B
I can't get it out of my head
B A G A B E C
I believe that my mind misleads me
[Pre-chorus]
Em C D Em G
(We confuse) Is it a doubt you to try to hide?
C Em C D
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
D Em C D
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
[Chorus]
G A
Retrieve your balance
A F# B A
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
G A
Search for your essence
A F#
Find the silence within you (the essence is)
A B
You're searching
B
And bursting
[Verse 2]
Em
There seems to be no cure
Em B
When tension endures
B Em B
Delusions corrupting my mind
B A G A Bm
I can see I perceive this ain't me
Em
There seems to be no way
Em B
When light fades to grey
B Em B
To get them all out of my head
B A G A B
I believe that my mind misleads me
[Pre-chorus]
Em C D Em G C
(We confuse) Is it a doubt you to try to hide?
C Em C D
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
D Em C D
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
[Chorus]
G A
Retrieve your balance
A F# B A
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
G A
Search for your essence
A F#
Find the silence within you
[Instrumental]
B G A
B G A
B D
[Bridge]
B
Make a start
B G A
Explore your heart
B
When a persistent memory
B B C
Penetrates deep in your mind
B
Allow the silence to destroy
B B C
Your thoughts in every kind
[Instrumental]
C D Em G C Em C D G Em C D
[Pre-chorus]
F#m D E F#m A D
(We confuse) Is it a doubt you to try to hide?
D F#m D E
Just have an open look inside
E F#m D E
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
[Chorus]
A B
Retrieve your balance
B G# C#m B
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
A B
Allow the silence
B G# A
To wipe your thoughts away
A B
Retrieve your balance
B G# C#m B
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
A B
Search for essence
B G#
Find the silence within you (the essence lies)
G# B C B C
In silence
How to play The Essence Of Silence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.