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"Quiet"  by Malvina Reynolds 
3/4 Open Tuning  
Intro:    A     E     A  E  
AI don't know much about muEch, and what I don't know I don't Asay,
Dmand when I have nothing to Asay E7I'm qAuiet.
DIf there's occasion to holAler I'll try it, I can E7make noise with the Abest,
DmBut most of the rest of the time AI'E7m quieAt.
AI've made mistakes in the pasEt, things that I blush over Ayet,
Dmbut I hardly ever regret havAing E7been qAuiet.
AI have a TV at hEome, and I do truly enjoy Ait.
DmI can just leave it alonAe, and iE7t's qAuiet.
DIf there's occasion to holAler I'll try it, I can mE7ake noise with the bAest,
DmBut most of the rest of the tAime E7I'm qAuiet.
AI'm not unsociable noE, people are fine in reApose,
Dmsomehow my favorites are thosAe whE7o are qAuiet.
AQuiet's a wonderful soundE, better than oboe or fAiddle
DmSomeday I'm going to be founAd in the middlE7e of qAuiet.
DIf there's occasion to holAler I'll try it, I can E7make noise with the bAest,
DmBut most of the rest of the AtimE7e I'm qAuiet.
ASing me a song of the seEa, soft as the breath of the bAreeze,
Dmsing me to sleep and then pleAase kE7eep quAiet.

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Quiet

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"Quiet" by Malvina Reynolds

3/4 Open Tuning

A E A E

Intro:

A E A

I don't know much about much, and what I don't know I don't say,

Dm A E7 A

and when I have nothing to say I'm quiet.

D A E7 A

If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best,

Dm A E7 A

But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet.

A E A

I've made mistakes in the past, things that I blush over yet,

Dm A E7 A

but I hardly ever regret having been quiet.

A E A

I have a TV at home, and I do truly enjoy it.

Dm A E7 A

I can just leave it alone, and it's quiet.

D A E7 A

If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best,

Dm A E7 A

But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet.

A E A

I'm not unsociable no, people are fine in repose,

Dm A E7 A

somehow my favorites are those who are quiet.

A E A

Quiet's a wonderful sound, better than oboe or fiddle

Dm A E7 A

Someday I'm going to be found in the middle of quiet.

D A E7 A

If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best,

Dm A E7 A

But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet.

A E A

Sing me a song of the sea, soft as the breath of the breeze,

Dm A E7 A

sing me to sleep and then please keep quiet.

About Quiet Chords by Malvina Reynolds

Learn how to play Quiet by Malvina Reynolds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Quiet chords”, “Quiet guitar chords”, or “Malvina Reynolds Quiet chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Quiet chords and for experienced players who want accurate Quiet lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, Dm, E7, D.

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The chords for "Quiet" show the original chord names (including A, E, Dm, E7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.