Folding Chair

by Regina Spektor
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(C)Come and (Am7)o pen up your fold ing (G)chair next (C)to me.

(C)My feet are (Am7)bur ied in the (C)sand (G)and there’s a breeze.

There’s a (Am7)shad ow, you can’t (G)see my eyes,

and the (Am7)sea is just a (C)wet ter ver sion of the skies.

Let’s (G)get a sil ver (C)bul let (Am7)trail er

and (G)have a ba by (C)boy.

I’ll (G)safe ty pin his (C)clothes all (Am7)cool and you’ll graf (G)fi ti up his (C)toys.

I’ve (G)got a per fect (C)bod y,

though (G)some times I for (C)get.

I’ve (G)got a per fect (C)bod (Am7)y, ’cause my (C)eye lash es (G)catch my (C)sweat.

Yes, they do, they (C)do.

(Fmaj7)Ooh,

(Fmaj7)ooh.

(Fmaj7)Ooh,

(Fmaj7)ooh.

Now I’ve been (Am7)sit ting on this a ban doned (G)beach for (C)years,

(C)wait ing for the (Am7)salt y wa (C)ter to (G)cov er up my ears.

But ev ’ry (Am7)time the tide came in (G)to take me home,

I get (Am7)scared

’bout (G)sit ting here a lone (Am7)dream ing of the (C)dol phin (G)song.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (G6)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)ooh, ooh, ooh, (C)ooh.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (G6)ooh.

(Am)Ooh.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (G6)ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)ooh, ooh, ooh, (C)ooh.

(Fmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (G6)ooh.

(G)May be one day (C)you will un der stand, I don’t (F)want noth ing from you but (C)sweet ly hold your hand.

’Til that day, just (C)please don’t be so down, don’t make frowns, you sil ly clown.

Just

There’s a (Am7)shad ow, you can’t (G)see my eyes.

There’s a (Am7)shad ow, you can’t (G)see my (Fmaj7)eyes.

(Fmaj7)Ah,

(Fmaj7)ah.

Folding Chair — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Folding Chair" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.

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

About “Folding Chair

Can I play "Folding Chair" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Folding Chair" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Folding Chair" by Regina Spektor played in?
Folding Chair 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 "Folding Chair"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Folding Chair" 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 "Folding Chair"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Folding Chair"?
"Folding Chair" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Folding Chair"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, F, Fmaj7, G, G6.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Folding Chair"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Folding Chair" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Folding Chair"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Folding Chair" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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