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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
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 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.
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 At Empty Tables". Key of C, 88 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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