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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Alain Boublil: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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