Set the scene with haunting film music! 🎬 Shop now

The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel - Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Singer Pro Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

The Sound of Silence

4
Read Reviews
By Simon & Garfunkel Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Singer Pro Pages: 5
Available in 10 different keys:
D Minor (Orig. published key)

D Minor (Orig. published key)

+7 A Minor

-5 A Minor

-3 B Minor (2 sharps)

-2 C Minor (3 flats)

+2 E Minor (1 sharp)

+4 F# Minor (3 sharps)

-8 F# Minor (3 sharps)

-7 G Minor (2 flats)

+5 G Minor (2 flats)

$5.99

Includes one print, plus interactive sheet music in our mobile apps

Use 1 Pro Credit

Watch the Official Music Video

More Versions

See all Versions

Reviews

Meagan_Reed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wow!!!!!!

jo_ellen_rogoff ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My favorite way to use this music, as an adult beginner is practicing just the chords and sing the melody. Then learn the melody and put it together. Choosing the versions with chords allows left hand to play as written or just the chord for that part. This is a beautiful arrangement!

Score Details

“The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Paul Simon. It runs 5 pages. The original published key is D minor.

9 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is moderately, around 112 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.

It's categorized as Folk-Pop on Musicnotes. Based on 27 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “My favorite way to use this music, as an adult beginner is practicing just the chords and sing the melody. Then learn the melody and put it together. Choosing…”

Available at a discount in these digital sheet music collections:

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composer
Paul Simon
Lyricist
Paul Simon
Product #
MN0077042
Pages
5 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Guitar
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from C4 to F5
Publisher
AMPD
Date
1964
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 112
Original Published Key
D Minor
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “The Sound of Silence” is in D minor. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “The Sound of Silence” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “The Sound of Silence” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “The Sound of Silence” available for other instruments?

Yes. “The Sound of Silence” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Sound of Silence” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

Get the free Musicnotes App Scan to download on iOS or Android Discover powerful playback and practice tools in the FREE Musicnotes mobile app.
QR code to download the Musicnotes app Download Now