Empty Chairs At Empty Tables

by Alain Boublil
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Lyrics

There’s a grief that can’t be spo ken,

there’s a pain goes on and (C)on;

emp ty chairs and emp ty (Dm)ta bles

now my (E)friends are dead and (Am9)gone.

Here they talked of rev o - tion,

here it was they lit the (C)flame,

here they sang a bout to (Dm)mor row

and to (E)mor row nev er (Am9)came.

From the (C7)ta ble

in the (F)cor ner

they could (Cm7)see a (F9)world re (Bb)born,

and they (B)rose with (G7)voic es (C)ring ing.

I can (Bb)hear

them (A)now, the ver y (Dm)words that (Dm)they had (Bb)sung

be (Gm)came their last com (G9)mu nion

on the lone ly bar ri (Am)cade

at (Am9)dawn.

Oh, my friends, my friends for give me

that I live and you are (C)gone.

There’s a grief that can’t be (Dm)spo ken,

there’s a (E)pain goes on and (C#m)on.

Phan tom fac es at the win dow,

phan tom shad ows on the (E)floor;

emp ty chairs at emp ty (F#m)ta bles

where my (G#)friends will meet no (C#m)more.

Oh, my friends, my friends, don’t ask me

what your sac ri fice was (E)for;

emp ty chairs at emp ty (F#m)ta bles,

where my (G#)friends will sing no (C#m)more.

Empty Chairs At Empty Tables — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Alain Boublil. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.

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About “Empty Chairs At Empty Tables

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Alain Boublil in?
The backing track is in C at 88 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 "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
"Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Alain Boublil are available?
Other accompaniments by Alain Boublil: "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Little People". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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