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(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 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "This Empty Place" by Dionne Warwick as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "This Empty Place" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "This Empty Place" 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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