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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Empty Garden" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 108 BPM.
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About “Empty Garden”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Empty Garden" 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 Garden" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Empty Garden" 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 Garden" is in the key of Eb at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "Empty Garden"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.