(Gm)There’s an emp ty place
be side me
(Gm)when I’m walk in’ down
the street.
(Eb)That’s the place where you (Ebmaj7)used to walk, the place where (Eb6)you held my hand.
Now I reach and (Gm)all I touch is space,
an emp ty, emp ty place.
Sad ness and tears,
that’s all you left me.
They’re such (Eb6)bad sou ve nirs
of love that once was oh so (Ab)ver y great, the great est (Abaug)love reach in’ all the (Ab6)way to the stars a (G7)bove.
But (Cm)now there’s not a star left in the (Gm)sky
and (Cm)if you don’t come back to me I’ll (D)die.
(Gm)On ly your em brace
can fill this emp ty place.
(Gm)There’s an emp ty place
be side me
(Gm)when I’m walk in’ down
the street.
(Eb)If I don’t fill this (Ebmaj7)emp ti ness, I know that (Eb6)I’ll lose my mind.
Now I reach and (Gm)all I touch is space,
an emp ty, emp ty place.
Sad ness and tears,
that’s all you left me.
They’re such (Eb6)bad sou ve nirs
of love that once was oh so (Ab)ver y great, the great est (Abaug)love reach in’ all the (Ab6)way to the stars a (G7)bove.
But (Cm)now there’s not a star left in the (Gm)sky
and (Cm)if you don’t come back to me I’ll (D)die.
(Gm)On ly your em brace
can fill this emp ty place.
(Gm)On ly your em brace
can fill this emp ty place.
(Gm)On ly your em brace
can fill this emp ty place.
This Empty Place — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "This Empty Place" by Dionne Warwick in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “This Empty Place”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Empty Place" by Dionne Warwick in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 120 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 "This Empty Place" 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 "This Empty Place"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Empty Place", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Empty Place" 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 "This Empty Place"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "This Empty Place"?
- "This Empty Place" was originally performed by Dionne Warwick. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dionne Warwick are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dionne Warwick: "Moments Aren't Moments". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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