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Isak Danielson – Silence Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Silence by Isak Danielson on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

VERSE
Em
It’s hard to look
D                                       Em
It takes a lot of courage to see
Em
But open your eyes
D                         Em
You’ll be standing next to me
Em                                     D                                     Em
Forget the words they don’t know what they’re saying
Em             D                         Em
To save us all it takes a lot of praying

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CHORUS
Em
We have to
C                         Am
Speak into the silence
Em
We never wanted violence
G
We have to stay, unite
C
No one left outside
Am                                                             Em
For us to overcome the things that we have done
G                                                             C
I want to see the change before I die and lose my voice

INSTRUMENTAL
Am Em G C Am Em G

VERSE
Em
It’s time to act
D                                     Em
Wake up and realise the fact
Em
That what we’ve done
D                         Em
We have to recover from
Em                         D                         Em
Cannot wait to save the things that we’ve broken
Em                                     D                         Em
Find the strength to let your mind be spoken

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CHORUS
Em
We have to
C                         Am
Speak into the silence
Em
We never wanted violence
G
We have to stay, unite
C
No one left outside
Am                                                 Em
For us to overcome the things that we have done
G                                                           Am
I want to see the change before I die and lose my voice

BREAK
C                                     Em
I want to live ’till I’m ninety five
G                                                 Am
I want my children right there by my side
C                         Em
I want snow in the winter sun
G                                     Am
We need to realise what has begun
C                                     Em
I want to live ’till I’m ninety five
G                                                 Am
I want my children right there by my side
C                                     Em
I want snow in the winter sun
G                                                 C
We need to realise what has begun

CHORUS
C Am
Speak into the silence
Em
We never wanted violence
G
We have to stay, unite
C
No one left outside
Am Em
For us to overcome the things that we have done
G E
I want to see the change before I die and lose my voice

How to play Silence: key, chords and progression

Silence by Isak Danielson is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: Em, D, C, Am, G and E.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – Am – Em – G (VI – iv – i – III in E minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B

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Silence chords: questions

What key is Silence in?

Silence by Isak Danielson is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Silence?

Silence uses 6 chords: Em, D, C, Am, G, E.

What is the chord progression of Silence?

The main progression is C – Am – Em – G (VI – iv – i – III).

Is Silence easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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