[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

U2 – Silencio Chords on Piano & Ukulele
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
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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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