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The Sound of Silence chords by
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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D
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Hello darkness my old friend,
Em
Em

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I've come to talk with you again.
G
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C
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Because a vision softly creeping,
C
C

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left its seeds while I was sleeping.
G
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C
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And the vision that was
G
G

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planted in my brain
Em
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G
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D
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Em
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Still remains within the sound of silence
D
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In restless dreams I've walked alone
Em
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Narrow streets of cobblestone
C
C

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Near the halo of an east wind lamp
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C
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G
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I turned my collar to the cold and damp
C
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When my eyes were there
G
G

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by a flash of a neon light
Em
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G
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That split the night an d
D
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Em
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touched the sound of silence

And in the naked light
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Em
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I saw 10 ,000 people, maybe more
C
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People talking without speaking
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C
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People hearing without listening
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C
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People writing songs
G
G

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Bad voices never shared
Em
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G
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No one dared disturb
D
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Em
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the sound of silence
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Those that I do not know,
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silence like a cancelled rose
C
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G
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In my words that I might teach you,
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take my arms that I might beat you
G
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C
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But my words, like silent raindrops fell
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Em
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D
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Em
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And echoed in the wells of silence
D
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And the people bowed and prayed
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To the beyond that they made
C
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And the sign flashed out it s warning
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C
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In the words that it was forming

And the sign said
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the words of the prophets
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Are written on the subway walls

That tenement home
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D
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Em
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Whispered in the sound of silence

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  • G

  • C

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Sound of Silence?

The original key of The Sound of Silence by The Headliners is E minor.

What are the main chords for The Sound of Silence?

The primary chords used in The Sound of Silence are Em, D, G, C.

Do I need a capo to play The Sound of Silence?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Sound of Silence beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Sound of Silence?

The tempo of The Sound of Silence is approximately 109 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Sound of Silence?

You can easily change the key of The Sound of Silence using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for The Sound of Silence?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Sound of Silence. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for The Sound of Silence?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Headliners.

Can I save The Sound of Silence to play later?

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Can I access the guitar chords for The Sound of Silence for free?

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