(Build on love and we’ll...)
I (G)see your light
I know it’s com ing and I’m (Em)ter ri fied.
No more de fen ces here to (G)hide be hind
oh, just you and (Em)I.
And (G)through the smoke
I we’ll see build you a burn tow ing er like we a can (Em)ray of hope.
I found the fire for now the (G)ash es glow low
oh, oh, I just come you and a I, (Em)live.
I.
And now that (G)I’m a wake
I’m (Am)not a fraid
I’m (Em)let ting go
to (C)night.
’Cause (G)we found strength in each (Am)oth ers’ arms.
We (Em)built this love and we (C)made it our em (G)pire,
em (Am)pire,
em (Em)pire.
And (G)you and I can rule each (Am)oth ers’ hearts.
We’ll (Em)build on love and we’ll (C)make it our em (G)pire,
em (Am)pire,
em (Em)pire.
(G)Stone by stone
I we’ll see build you a burn tow ing er like we a can (Em)call our own.
So high that we’ll for get the (G)world be glow low
oh, oh, I just come you and a I, (Em)live.
I.
So let the (G)drums a roll
the (Am)can nons blow
we’re (Em)let ting go
to (C)night.
’Cause (G)we found strength in each (Am)oth ers’ arms.
We (Em)built this love and we (C)made it our em (G)pire,
em (Am)pire,
em (Em)pire.
And (G)you and I can rule each (Am)oth ers’ hearts.
We’ll (Em)build on love and we’ll (C)make it our em (G)pire,
em (Am)pire,
em (Em)pire.
(CN.C.)They’ll nev er take it down take it down, burn it down burn us down.
Take it down take down our em pire.
They’ll nev er take it down take it down, burn it down burn us down.
Take it down take down our em pire.
’Cause (G)we found strength in each (Am)oth ers’ arms.
We (Em)built this love and we (C)made it our em
They’ll nev er (G)take it down take it down, (Am)burn it down burn us down.
(Em)Take it down take down our em (C)pire.
Empire — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Empire" by Ella Henderson: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Empire”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Empire" by Ella Henderson in?
- The backing track is in G at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Empire" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Empire"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Empire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Empire" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Empire"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Empire"?
- "Empire" was originally performed by Ella Henderson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ella Henderson are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ella Henderson: "All Again", "Beautifully Unfinished", "Ghost". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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