This Silent World
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Chris De Burgh - This Silent World
(## NOTE: ~ ~ = walk down from C to G ##)
Intro: G C D (4x)
G C
This silent world
D G C
We're living in
Nobody knows
G
Nobody knows 'bout me and you
N.C. G C
In silent words
D G C
We talk together
Nobody hears
G
Nobody hears a word we say
Chorus:
D C ~ ~ G
And I would give anything to be with you now
D C ~ ~ G
Yes, I would give anything to be with you now
D C ~ ~ G
Yes, I would give anything to be with you now
N.C. G C
In silent dreams
D G C
We sleep together
Holding you tight
G
Holding you tight till morning comes
N.C. G C
With silent eyes
D G C
We see each other
I'm looking at you
G
I'm looking at you, you look at me
Chorus:
D C ~ ~ G
And I would give anything to see you right now
D C ~ ~ G
Yeah, I would give anything to see you right now
D C ~ ~ G
Yes, I would give anything to see you right now
Bridge:
Em Bm
Oh, I don't care what the people say
C D Em
Our secret will not fall
Bm Em
'Cause I know love is here to stay
C D C
We've got to keep a wall
G C D G C
'round a silent world
Come over here darling
G
Come over here and talk to me
Chorus:
D C ~ ~ G
And I would give anything to hold you right now
D C ~ ~ G
Yeah, I would give anything to hold you right now
D C ~ ~ G
Yes, I would give anything to hold you right now
D C ~ ~ G
Yes, I would give anything to hold you right now
OUTRO: (# repeat and fade to end #)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
D G C
This silent world (I would give anything)
How to play This Silent World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.