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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" by Claude-Michel Schönberg in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" with hands-separate practice in C at 88 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.

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