Silent Treatment

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Key: G

Tuning: Standard

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[Intro]
[G] [Dm7] [C] [D]
[G] [Dm7] [C] [D]

[Verse 1]
[G]You proved to me [Dm7]that I don't need
[C]To be all by [D]myself to feel alone,
[G]But lately [Dm7]conversation only comes
[G]When someone's calling [Dm7]on the phone,
[C]Oh, but I'm [D]not asking questions
[G]Afraid that I [Dm7]might find out
[C] [G] [C] [D]
[G]

[Chorus 1]
[Dm7]What's really wrong
[C]You give me [G]that silent treatment
[C]I can take [G]it or leave
[F]I'm getting [C]that silent treatment
[D]And it's [G]working on me
[Dm7]Oh, but leaving [C]off all the changes
[D] [G] [Dm7] [C]
[D] [G] [Dm7] [G]
[Dm7] [C] [D] [G]
[Dm7] [C] [G] [C]
[D] [G]

[Chorus 2]
[Dm7]I remember back [C]when our love
[G]It didn't hurt
[C]Like when I'd wake [G]up close beside you,
[F]And you'd just [C]lay there begging me
[D]Stay home [G]from work,
[Dm7]Now you don't like [C]to talk about it
[D]

[Solo]
[G] [Dm7] [C] [D]

[Chorus 3]
[Dm7]But lately [C]we've been missing
[G]More than words
[C]I'm getting [G]that silent treatment
[F]I can take it or leave
[C]You give me [D]that silent treatment
[G]And it's working on me

[Outro]
[Dm7]On me, on me, [C]you got it working
[D]Working on me
[G] [Dm7] [C] [D]
[G]

[Solo]
[Dm7] [C] [D] [G]
[Dm7] [C] [D]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Fire & Smoke

Released 1970

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Earl Thomas Conley

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Classic

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Silent Treatment by Earl Thomas Conley is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Silent Treatment by Earl Thomas Conley: sounding in G without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – Dm7 – IV – V – F

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G Dm7 C D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – Dm7 – IV – V – F • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Silent Treatment (Earl Thomas Conley)?

To play the Easy Chords for Silent Treatment, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Silent Treatment?

The original recording key for Silent Treatment by Earl Thomas Conley is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Fire & Smoke

Released 1970

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Earl Thomas Conley

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