F
C
G
E7
Am
C7
Fmaj7
G7
There's A Kind Of Hush
Herman's Hermits
The original version by Herman's Hermits is a gentle pop song from the 1960s, featuring clean guitar and light, steady rhythm. This laid-back feel is key to capturing the spirit of the song.
Strumming Pattern
Use a simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D D U U D U) strumming pattern for a relaxed, flowing sound. Keep your wrist loose and try to accentuate the second and fourth beats slightly to match the song's soft groove.
Chord Tips
Most chords are open and beginner-friendly: C, E7, Am, C7, F, G, and Fmaj7. Fmaj7 is played like an F chord, but leave the first string (high E) open for a softer sound. G7 can be played as the open version (320001) for easy transitions.
Chord Transitions
Practice moving between C, E7, and Am, as these are common sequences throughout the song. Transitions between F and Fmaj7 are smooth; just lift your index finger off the first fret for Fmaj7. When switching from G or G7 back to C, pivot your ring finger to guide your hand.
Techniques
Play the intro and outro with single down strums for each chord to set the mood. During verses and la-la sections, keep the strumming gentle. Muting the strings slightly with your palm can help emulate the soft, intimate feel of the original recording.
Take it slow at first, focusing on clean chord changes and a steady rhythm. Enjoy the song's sweet, simple vibe!
Intro
F C C G C C
F C C G C C
Verse 1There's aC kind of hush,E7 all over theAm world, toC7 night
All over theF world you can hear theG sounds of lovers inC love
YouG know what I mean
Verse 2Just theC two of us,E7 and nobodyAm else, inC7 sight
There's nobodyF else and I'm feelingG good, just holding youC tightC7
BridgeSoF listen veryF carefully, getFmaj7 closer now andF you will see what IC mean
ItF isn't aC dream
TheF only sound thatF you will hear, isFmaj7 when I whisperF in your ear "I loveG you
ForG7 everG7 andG ever"
Verse 3There's aC kind of hush,E7 all over theAm world, toC7 night
All over theF world you can hear theG sound, of lovers inC love
La La SectionLa-la la la-la-laE7 la, la laAm la la la-la-laC7 la
La la la laF la, la la laG la, la la la laC laC7
BridgeSoF listen veryF carefully, getFmaj7 closer now andF you will see what IC mean
ItF isn't aC dream
TheF only sound thatF you will hear, isFmaj7 when I whisperF in your ear "I loveG you
ForG7 everG7 andG ever"
Final VerseThere's aC kind of hush,E7 all over theAm world, toC7 night
All over theF world people just likeG us are falling inC love
OutroG Yeah falling inC love
G Hush falling inC love
G HushhhhhhhC