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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Folding Chair" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Folding Chair" 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. "Folding Chair" is in C.
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.
Does "Folding Chair" 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. "Folding Chair" is in the key of C at 130 BPM.
What chords are in "Folding Chair"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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