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Silent E

Tom Lehrer

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

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:
Dm7 = xx3333
Dm7(b5) = xx3323

Intro
Cmaj7 C6 Cmaj7 Dm/G
Cmaj7 C6 Cmaj7 C6

Verse 1
Who Can Turn A Cmaj7Can   C6   Cmaj7     IDm/Gnto A Cmaj7Cane? C6   Cmaj7​
Who Can C6Turn A G7(sus4)Pan      G7   G7(sus4)    Into G7A PaneA#?       G7​
It's AdimNot Too Hard To G7See
It's Silent CE A#   C​
Who Can G7Turn A Cmaj7Cub   C6   Cmaj7     IDm/Gnto A Cmaj7Cube? C6   Cmaj7​
Who Can C6Turn A G7(sus4)Tub      G7   G7(sus4)    Into G7A TubeA#?      G7​
It's AdimElementaG7ry
For Silent CE A#   C​

Bridge
He C7Took A FPin And Turned It IG7nto AC Pine
He Took A D7Twin And Turned Him Into Dm7Twine Dm7(b5)​

Verse 2
Who Can Turn A Cmaj7Cap   C6   Cmaj7     IDm/Gnto A Cmaj7Cape? C6   Cmaj7​
Who Can C6Turn A G7(sus4)Tap      G7   G7(sus4)    Into G7A TapeA#?      C​
A C7Little FGlob Becomes AF#dim Globe InstantCly Gm6/A#       A7​
If You Dm7Just Add G7Silent CE A#   C​

Bridge
He C7Turned A FDam - Alakazam! -G7 Into AC Dame
But My Friend D7Sam Stayed Just The Dm7Same  Dm7(b5)​

Verse 3
Who Can Turn A Cmaj7Man   C6   Cmaj7     IDm/Gnto A Cmaj7Mane? C6   Cmaj7​
Who Can C6Turn A G7(sus4)Van      G7   G7(sus4)    Into G7A VaneA#?      C​
A C7Little FHug BecomesF#dim Huge InstantCly Gm6/A#       A7​
Don't Add DmW, Don't Add G#7/D#X,     And C/EDon't Add Y Or F#dimZ
Just G7(sus4)/DAdd      SiG7lent E  Cmaj7      C6   Cmaj7      C6   Cmaj7      G7(sus4)         G7   C​
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Silent E?

The chords for Silent E are: Dm7, Dm7(b5), Cmaj7, C6, Dm/G, G7(sus4), G7, A#, Adim, C, C7, F

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: Dm7, Dm7(b5), Cmaj7, C6, Dm/G, G7(sus4), G7, A#, Adim, C, C7, F

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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