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Enjoy The Silence

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Capo on 1st Fret
      Bmx24432
       Dxx0232
      Dmxx0231
       G320003
      Em022000
       Ax02220
      Bbx13331
[Intro] 
Bm D
[Verse 1]
BmWords like violence
DmBreak the silence
GCome crashing in
GInto my little world
BmPainful to me
DmPierce right through me
GCan't you understand
GOh my little girl
[Chorus]
EmAll I ever wanted, Gall I ever needed
Is Bmhere in my Darms
EmWords are very Gunnecessary
BmThey can only do Bbharm
Bm D
[Verse 2]
BmVows are spoken
DmTo be broken
GFeelings are intense
GWords are trivial
BmPleasures remain
DmSo does the pain
GWords are meaningless
GAnd forgettable
[Chorus]
EmAll I ever wanted, Gall I ever needed
Is Bmhere in my Darms
EmWords are very Gunnecessary
BmThey can only do Bbharm
Bm D
EmAll I ever wanted, Gall I ever needed
Is Bmhere in my Darms
EmWords are very Gunnecessary
BmThey can only do Bbharm
EmAll I ever wanted, Gall I ever needed
Is Bmhere in my Darms
EmWords are very Gunnecessary
BmThey can only do Bbharm
Bm D

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The story behind the song

"Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode, from their 1990 album Violator, was written by Martin Gore. It explores the idea that words can sometimes be unnecessary, and that true understanding or connection can be found in quiet moments. The song suggests that nothing else matters when you are with someone you care about, and silence can be more profound than any spoken sentiment. When playing this song, channel a feeling of peaceful contentment and deep, unspoken connection.

AI-written from these sources:Enjoy the Silence — Wikipedia ↗Depeche Mode — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Enjoy The Silence

by Depeche Mode

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 1st Fret

x24432

xx0232

xx0231

320003

022000

x02220

x13331

[Intro]

Bm D

[Verse 1]

Words like violence

Break the silence

Come crashing in

Into my little world

Painful to me

Pierce right through me

Can't you understand

Oh my little girl

[Chorus]

Em G

All I ever wanted, all I ever needed

Bm D

Is here in my arms

Em G

Words are very unnecessary

Bm Bb

They can only do harm

Bm D

[Verse 2]

Vows are spoken

To be broken

Feelings are intense

Words are trivial

Pleasures remain

So does the pain

Words are meaningless

And forgettable

[Chorus]

Em G

All I ever wanted, all I ever needed

Bm D

Is here in my arms

Em G

Words are very unnecessary

Bm Bb

They can only do harm

Bm D

Em G

All I ever wanted, all I ever needed

Bm D

Is here in my arms

Em G

Words are very unnecessary

Bm Bb

They can only do harm

Em G

All I ever wanted, all I ever needed

Bm D

Is here in my arms

Em G

Words are very unnecessary

Bm Bb

They can only do harm

Bm D

About Enjoy The Silence Chords by Depeche Mode

Learn how to play Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Enjoy The Silence chords”, “Enjoy The Silence guitar chords”, or “Depeche Mode Enjoy The Silence 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 Enjoy The Silence chords and for experienced players who want accurate Enjoy The Silence lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, D, Dm, G, Em, A.

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What key is "Enjoy The Silence" in?

The chords for "Enjoy The Silence" show the original chord names (including Bm, D, Dm, G, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.