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I (G)feel the trem bling tin gle of a (Am)sleep less night
While chest Creep through my fin gers and the (G)moon is bright.
And the Beams of blue come flick ’ring through my (Am)win dow pane,
Like (C)gyp sy moths that (D7)dance a round a (G)can dle flame.
And I won der if you (Am)know
that I nev er un der (G)stood,
That al though you said you’d (Am)go,
Un (C)til you did, I (D7)nev er thought you (G)would.
(G)Moon light used to bathe the con tours (Am)of your face,
While chest nut hair fell all a round the (G)pil low case.
And the fra grance of your flow ers rest be (Am)neath my head,
A (C)sym pa thy bou (D7)quet left with a (G)love that’s dead.
And I won der if you (Am)know
that I nev er un der (G)stood,
That al though you said you’d (Am)go,
Un (C)til you did, I (D7)nev er thought you (G)would.
(G)Nev er thought the (G)words you said were (Em)true,
(Am)Nev er thought you said just what you (D7)meant.
(G)Nev er knew how (G)much I need ed (Em)you,
(Am)Nev er thought you’d (C)leave,
un til you (G)went.
(G)Morn ing comes and morn ing goes with (Am)no re gret,
And (C)eve ning brings the (D7)mem o ries I (G)can’t for get;
Emp ty rooms that ech o as I (Am)climb the stairs,
and (C)emp ty clothes that (D7)drape and fall on (G)emp ty chairs.
And I won der if you (Am)know
that I nev er un der (G)stood,
That al though you said you’d (Am)go,
Un (C)til you did, I (D7)nev er thought you (G)would.
Empty Chairs — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Empty Chairs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Empty Chairs”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Empty Chairs" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Empty Chairs" is in G.
- What key is "Empty Chairs" by Don McLean played in?
- Empty Chairs is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Empty Chairs"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empty Chairs" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Empty Chairs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Empty Chairs"?
- "Empty Chairs" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Empty Chairs"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
- Try "AMERICAN PIE", "CROSSROADS", "CASTLES IN THE AIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Empty Chairs" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Empty Chairs" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Empty Chairs"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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