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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.
Here they talked on rev o lu tion.
Here it was they lit the (C)flame.
Here they sang a bout to (Dm)mor row,
and to (E)mor row nev er (Am)came.
From the (C7)ta ble in the (F)cor ner
they could (Cm)see a (F7)world re (Bb)born.
And they (G7)rose with voi ces (C)ring ing.
And I can (Bb)hear
them (A)now.
The ver y (Dm)words that they had (Bb)sung
be (Gm)come their last com (G7)mu nion
on the lone ly bar ri (C6)cade
at (Am)dawn.
Oh my friends, my friends, for give me
that I live and you are (C)gone.
There’s a grief that can’t be (Dm)spo ken.
There’s a (E7)pain goes on and (A)on.
Phan tom fac es at the win dow,
phan tom shad ows on the (F)floor.
Emp ty chairs at emp ty (Gm)ta bles
where my (A)friends will meet no (Dm)more.
Oh, my friends, my friends, don’t ask me
what your sac ri fice was (F)for.
Emp ty chairs at emp ty (Gm)ta bles
where my (A)friends will sing no (Dm)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, 100 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 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 Schonberg 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables" 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 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 Schonberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Claude-Michel Schonberg can I play here?
- Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day". 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, 100 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.