The Sound of Silence Chords
by Simon & Garfunkel
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About The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence was originally an acoustic track that flopped on release. Without the duo's knowledge, producer Tom Wilson overdubbed electric instruments onto the track and re-released it, sending it to number one. Paul Simon wrote the song at age 21 in his bathroom with the lights off, capturing feelings of alienation and the breakdown of communication. Disturbed's 2015 cover introduced the song to a new generation.
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Tips for Playing The Sound of Silence
The original acoustic version uses Am-G-Am for the intro
The verse follows Am-G-F-C with descending movement
Use a capo on 6th fret to play in the original key with Am shapes
Fingerpicking the arpeggiated pattern creates the intimate atmosphere
The dynamics should build from the quiet opening to the powerful final verse
Fun Facts About The Sound of Silence
The song was originally a commercial failure until it was remixed without the duo's permission
Paul Simon wrote it in his bathroom with the lights off at age 21
Disturbed's 2015 cover has over 900 million views on YouTube
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