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Silent E

Tom Lehrer

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

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:
Em7 = xx3333
Em7(b5) = xx3323

Intro
Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 Em/A
Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7 D6

Verse 1
Who Can Turn A Dmaj7Can   D6   Dmaj7     IEm/Anto A Dmaj7Cane? D6   Dmaj7​
Who Can D6Turn A A7(sus4)Pan      A7   A7(sus4)    Into A7A PaneC?      A7​
It's BdimNot Too Hard To A7See
It's Silent DE C  D​
Who Can A7Turn A Dmaj7Cub   D6   Dmaj7     IEm/Anto A Dmaj7Cube? D6   Dmaj7​
Who Can D6Turn A A7(sus4)Tub      A7   A7(sus4)    Into A7A TubeC?     A7​
It's BdimElementaA7ry
For Silent DE C  D​

Bridge
He D7Took A GPin And Turned It IA7nto AD Pine
He Took A E7Twin And Turned Him Into Em7Twine Em7(b5)​

Verse 2
Who Can Turn A Dmaj7Cap   D6   Dmaj7     IEm/Anto A Dmaj7Cape? D6   Dmaj7​
Who Can D6Turn A A7(sus4)Tap      A7   A7(sus4)    Into A7A TapeC?     D​
A D7Little GGlob Becomes AG#dim Globe InstantDly Am6/C      B7​
If You Em7Just Add A7Silent DE C  D​

Bridge
He D7Turned A GDam - Alakazam! -A7 Into AD Dame
But My Friend E7Sam Stayed Just The Em7Same  Em7(b5)​

Verse 3
Who Can Turn A Dmaj7Man   D6   Dmaj7     IEm/Anto A Dmaj7Mane? D6   Dmaj7​
Who Can D6Turn A A7(sus4)Van      A7   A7(sus4)    Into A7A VaneC?     D​
A D7Little GHug BecomesG#dim Huge InstantDly Am6/C      B7​
Don't Add EmW, Don't Add A#7/FX,     AndD/F# Don't Add Y Or G#dimZ
Just A7(sus4)/EAdd      SiA7lent E  Dmaj7      D6   Dmaj7      D6   Dmaj7      A7(sus4)         A7   D​
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Silent E?

The chords for Silent E are: Em7, Em7(b5), Dmaj7, D6, Em/A, A7(sus4), A7, C, Bdim, D, D7, G

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: Em7, Em7(b5), Dmaj7, D6, Em/A, A7(sus4), A7, C, Bdim, D, D7, G

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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