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Silent E

Tom Lehrer

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Silent E by Tom Lehrer in the key of A

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:
Am7 = xx3333
Am7(b5) = xx3323

Intro
Gmaj7 G6 Gmaj7 Am/D
Gmaj7 G6 Gmaj7 G6

Verse 1
Who Can Turn A Gmaj7Can   G6   Gmaj7     IAm/Dnto A Gmaj7Cane? G6   Gmaj7​
Who Can G6Turn A D7(sus4)Pan      D7   D7(sus4)    Into D7A PaneF?      D7​
It's EdimNot Too Hard To D7See
It's Silent GE F  G​
Who Can D7Turn A Gmaj7Cub   G6   Gmaj7     IAm/Dnto A Gmaj7Cube? G6   Gmaj7​
Who Can G6Turn A D7(sus4)Tub      D7   D7(sus4)    Into D7A TubeF?     D7​
It's EdimElementaD7ry
For Silent GE F  G​

Bridge
He G7Took A CPin And Turned It ID7nto AG Pine
He Took A A7Twin And Turned Him Into Am7Twine Am7(b5)​

Verse 2
Who Can Turn A Gmaj7Cap   G6   Gmaj7     IAm/Dnto A Gmaj7Cape? G6   Gmaj7​
Who Can G6Turn A D7(sus4)Tap      D7   D7(sus4)    Into D7A TapeF?     G​
A G7Little CGlob Becomes AC#dim Globe InstantGly Dm6/F      E7​
If You Am7Just Add D7Silent GE F  G​

Bridge
He G7Turned A CDam - Alakazam! -D7 Into AG Dame
But My Friend A7Sam Stayed Just The Am7Same  Am7(b5)​

Verse 3
Who Can Turn A Gmaj7Man   G6   Gmaj7     IAm/Dnto A Gmaj7Mane? G6   Gmaj7​
Who Can G6Turn A D7(sus4)Van      D7   D7(sus4)    Into D7A VaneF?     G​
A G7Little CHug BecomesC#dim Huge InstantGly Dm6/F      E7​
Don't Add AmW, Don't Add D#7/A#X,     And G/BDon't Add Y Or C#dimZ
Just D7(sus4)/AAdd      SiD7lent E  Gmaj7      G6   Gmaj7      G6   Gmaj7      D7(sus4)         D7   G​
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Silent E?

The chords for Silent E are: Am7, Am7(b5), Gmaj7, G6, Am/D, D7(sus4), D7, F, Edim, G, G7, C

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: Am7, Am7(b5), Gmaj7, G6, Am/D, D7(sus4), D7, F, Edim, G, G7, C

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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