Empty Chairs At Empty Tables

by Claude-Michel Schönberg
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Empty Chairs At Empty Tables

Where are the chord symbols for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 At Empty Tables" is in C.
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.
Does "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 At Empty Tables" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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