U2 – Silencio Chords on Piano & Ukulele

U2 – Silencio Chords on Piano & Ukulele

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[Intro]
E G A G
E G A G
E G A G
E G A G
E G A G
E

[Verse 1]
E
 There's a quiet where a baby doesn't cry (Tranquilo)
There's a hush where a mother might sigh
E
 Mary Mama, angel offered her a choice (Sereno)
"My son is listening if you got no voice"
E
 Uneasy feeling, I just heard a gunshot (Silencio)
There are things you can get used to or not
E
 A thief at large at a carnival of souls
In the silence, the devil rock and rolls

[Chorus]
       E G  A    G
Silencio, silencio
       E G  A    G
Silencio, silencio
              E       G
Where did our love go?
     A        G
Hey, Jesus of Rio
E
 It's when I'm with you, I miss you the most
E
 It's when I'm with you, I miss you the most

[Instrumental]
E G A G
E G A G

[Verse 2]
E
There's a quiet when you hear the ocean's roll (Tranquilo)
There's a hush where you can hear another soul
E
 Invocation, exaltation is the goal (Amigo)
There's a whisper where the mystery unfolds
E
 There's a quiet sayin', "Shut your fckn mouth" (Silencio)
There's a diet sayin', "Spit it fckn out"
E
 Pepper sprayin', church is playing crowd control (Control)
In the silence is the devil's rock and roll

[Chorus]
       E G  A    G
Silencio, silencio
       E G  A    G
Silencio, silencio
              E       G
Where did our love go?
     A        G
Hey, Jesus of Rio
E
 It's when I'm with you, I miss you the most
E
 It's when I'm with you, I miss you the most

[Bridge]
E
 Dressed like a devil but tonight you're the host
E                           N.C.
 Of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
N.C.
Campo de Cristo de silencio, shh

[Outro]
E G  A    G
   Silencio (Hey)
E G  A    G
   Silencio (Hey)
E G  A    G
   Silencio (Hey)
E

Watch: U2 - Silencio

From U2VEVO on YouTube. Play along with the chords above.

How to play Silencio: key, chords and progression

Silencio by U2 is built around D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯), with 3 chords in all: E, G and A.

The backbone of the song is E – G – A – G (II – IV – V – IV in D major). In solfa, that is reh – fah – soh – fah. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

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

Chord diagrams

E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Silencio chords: questions

What key is Silencio in?

Silencio by U2 is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Silencio?

Silencio uses 3 chords: E, G, A.

What is the chord progression of Silencio?

The main progression is E – G – A – G (II – IV – V – IV).

Is Silencio easy to play on guitar?

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

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