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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Alain Boublil as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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