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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Empty Garden" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Empty Garden"?
- 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 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 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 Garden". Key of Eb, 108 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.