Empty Space

by James Arthur
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Lyrics

I don’t see you; you’re not in ev ’ry win dow I look through.

And (A)I don’t miss you; you’re not in ev ’ry sin gle thing I do.

I don’t think we’re meant to be, and you are not the miss ing piece.

(D5)I won’t hear it when ev er an y bod y says your name.

And (A)I won’t feel it,

e ven when I’m burst ing in to flames.

I don’t re gret the day I left; I don’t be lieve that I was blessed.

I’m prob ab ly ly ing to my self a gain.

gain.

I’m a lone in my head, look ing for love in a stran ger’s bed,

but I don’t think I’ll find it ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

I wan na tell all my friends, but I don’t think they would un der stand.

It’s some thing I’ve de cid ed ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

Space,

space,

this emp ty space.

Space,

space,

this ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

(D5)I’ve been drink ing, when I’ve been do ing things I should n’t do.

And (A)O ver think ing

I don’t know who I am with out you.

I’m don’t a li ar and a cheat, I let my e go swal low me, and that’s why ly I might nev er see a gain.

gain.

I’m a lone in my head, look ing for love in a stran ger’s bed,

but I don’t think I’ll find it ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

I wan na tell all my friends, but I don’t think they would un der stand.

It’s some thing I’ve de cid ed ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

Space,

space,

this emp ty space.

Space,

space,

this ’cause on ly you could fill

this emp ty space.

this (CN.C.)emp ty space.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love (Gsus2)me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love (Gsus2)me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love me.

I’m gon na make you love (CN.C.)me.

Empty Space — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Empty Space" by James Arthur: 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 D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Empty Space”

What key is "Empty Space" by James Arthur played in?
Empty Space is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Empty Space"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Empty Space" 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 Space"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Empty Space"?
"Empty Space" was originally performed by James Arthur. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Empty Space"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, C, Dpow, Dsus2, Gsus2.
What other songs by James Arthur can I play here?
Try "Impossible", "NAKED", "Say You Won't Let Go". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Empty Space" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Empty Space" by James Arthur. 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 Space" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 Space" 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.