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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Empty Chairs" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Empty Chairs"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Empty Chairs". Key of G, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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