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Silent E

Tom Lehrer

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Silent E by Tom Lehrer

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Not Required, But Recommended Fingering For Gm7 And Gm7B5 For Ease:
Gm7 = xx3333
Gm7b5 = xx3323

Intro
Fmaj7 F6 Fmaj7 Gm/C
Fmaj7 F6 Fmaj7 F6

Verse 1
Who Can Turn A Fmaj7Can   F6   Fmaj7     IGm/Cnto A Fmaj7Cane? F6   Fmaj7​
Who Can F6Turn A C7sus4Pan    C7   C7sus4      IC7nto A EbPane?   C7​
It's DdimNot Too Hard To C7See
It's Silent FE Eb   F​
Who Can C7Turn A Fmaj7Cub   F6   Fmaj7     IGm/Cnto A Fmaj7Cube? F6   Fmaj7​
Who Can F6Turn A C7sus4Tub    C7   C7sus4      IC7nto A EbTube?  C7​
It's DdimElementaC7ry
For Silent FE Eb   F​

Bridge
He F7Took A BbPin And Turned It InC7to A FPine
He Took A G7Twin And Turned Him Into Gm7Twine Gm7b5​

Verse 2
Who Can Turn A Fmaj7Cap   F6   Fmaj7     IGm/Cnto A Fmaj7Cape? F6   Fmaj7​
Who Can F6Turn A C7sus4Tap    C7   C7sus4      IC7nto A EbTape?  F​
A F7Little BbGlob Becomes A BdimGlobe InstantFly Cm6/Eb       D7​
If You Gm7Just Add C7Silent FE Eb   F​

Bridge
He F7Turned A BbDam - Alakazam! - C7Into A FDame
But My Friend G7Sam Stayed Just The Gm7Same  Gm7b5​

Verse 3
Who Can Turn A Fmaj7Man   F6   Fmaj7     IGm/Cnto A Fmaj7Mane? F6   Fmaj7​
Who Can F6Turn A C7sus4Van    C7   C7sus4      IC7nto A EbVane?  F​
A F7Little BbHug Becomes BdimHuge InstantFly Cm6/Eb       D7​
Don't Add GmW, Don't Add Db7/AbX,     And F/ADon't Add Y Or BdimZ
Just C7sus4/GAdd      C7Silent EFmaj7      F6   Fmaj7      F6   Fmaj7      C7sus4       C7   F​
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Silent E?

The chords for Silent E are: Gm7, Gm7b5, Fmaj7, F6, Gm/C, C7sus4, C7, Eb, Ddim, F, F7, Bb

What is the original key of Silent E?

The original key is Gm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Silent E?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Silent E in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Silent E be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Silent E on ukulele?

Chord Silent E can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Silent E?

Silent E uses 12 chords: Gm7, Gm7b5, Fmaj7, F6, Gm/C, C7sus4, C7, Eb, Ddim, F, F7, Bb

What is the easiest way to play Silent E?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Silent E released in?

Silent E was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Silent E?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Silent E to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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