The Sound Of The Silence
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Intro
Am F C Em
[Verso 1]
Am F C Em
I used to wave at all the trees but they stopped waving back
Am F C
I guess it's better off that way
Am F C Em
Am I delusional, a symptomatic maniac
Am F C
Or do I got nothin' to say
{Pre Chorus}
Am F
Oh I just want
C G Am
For somebody, anyone to hear me
Am F G
All I want
[Refrão]
Am
HEY!
Am F
To scream loud at the top of my lungs
C G
Hope somebody understands
Am F
Stand tall on a rooftop shouting out
C G
This is who I am
Am F C G
Oh here it comes, the sound of the silence taking over
Am F C G
Hear it comes again
[Verso 2]
Am F C Em
I used to talk to all the stars but they stopped talking back
Am F C Em
I guess it's better off that way
Am F C Em
Am I delusional still waitin' for an answer back
Am F C
Or has my mind drift away
{Pre Chorus}
Am F C
Oh I just want
C G Am
For somebody, anyone to hear me
Am F C
All I want
[Refrão]
Am
HEY!
Am F
To scream loud at the top of my lungs
C G
Hope somebody understands
Am F
Stand tall on a rooftop shouting out
C G
This is who I am
Am F C G
Oh here it comes, the sound of the silence taking over
Am F C G
Here it comes again
Am F C
All I want
Am F C
Oh I just want
C G Am
For somebody, anyone to hear me
Am F C
All I want
Am F
To scream loud at the top of my lungs
C G
Hope somebody understands
Am F
Stand tall on a rooftop shouting out
C G
This is who I am
Am F C G
Oh here it comes, the sound of the silence taking over
Am F C G
Here it comes again
How to play The Sound Of The Silence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.