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There’s a grief that can’t be spo ken
there’s a pain goes on and (C)on.
Emp ty chairs at emp ty (Dm)ta bles
now my (E)friends are dead and (Am)gone.
From the (C7)ta ble
in the (F)cor ner
they could (Cm)see a (F9)world re (Bb)born.
And they (G9)rose with (G7)voic es (C)ring ing,
I can (Bb)hear
them (A)now.
The ve ry (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.
Phan tom fac es at the win dow.
Phan tom shad ows on the (C)floor.
Emp ty chairs at emp ty (Dm)ta bles
where my (E)friends will meet no (Am)more.
Oh my friends, my friends, don’t ask me
what your sac ri fice was (C)for.
Emp ty chairs at emp ty (Dm)ta bles,
where my (E)friends will sing no (Am)more.
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Empty Chairs At Empty Tables”
- Can I play "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Claude-Michel Schönberg played in?
- Empty Chairs At Empty Tables is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schönberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, Am9, Bb, C, C7, Cm, Dm, +6 more.
- What other songs by Claude-Michel Schönberg can I play here?
- Try "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day from Les Misérables", "Bring Him Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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