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Pick a learning view.
What (Ab)hap pened here?
As the New York sun set (Eb)dis ap peared,
I found an emp ty gar den
a mong the flag stones there.
Who
(Ab)lived here?
He must have been a gar den er that (Eb)cared a lot, who weed ed out the tears and grew a (Bb)good crop.
Now it all looks strange.
It’s fun ny how one (Bb)in (Ab)sect
can dam age
so much grain.
And (Ab)what’s it for, this lit tle emp ty gar den by the (Eb)brown stone door?
And in the cracks a long the (Bb)side walk,
noth on ing grows no more.
Who
(Ab)lived here?
He must have been a gar den er that (Eb)cared a lot, who weed ed out the tears and grew a (Bb)good crop.
And we are so a mazed,
and we’re crip pled and we’re dazed.
A gar den er like we that one,
no one we can your re place.
And I’ve been (Ab)knock ing,
but no one (Eb)an swers.
And I’ve been (Ab)knock ing
most all the day.
Oh, and I’ve been (Fm)call ing,
oh, hey, hey (Cm)John ny,
can’t you come (Ab)out
to play?
And
can’t you come out,
(Bb)can’t you come out to play?
John ny,
(Ab)can’t you come out to play in your emp ty gar den?
John ny,
(Ab)can’t you come out to play in your emp ty gar den?
John ny,
den?
Empty Garden — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Empty Garden" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 108 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Empty Garden”
- What key is "Empty Garden" by Elton John played in?
- Empty Garden is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Empty Garden"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empty Garden" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Empty Garden"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Empty Garden"?
- "Empty Garden" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Empty Garden"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Empty Garden" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Empty Garden" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Empty Garden" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Empty Garden" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.