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Empty Chairs chords by
Don Mclean
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4.8 (6)
Key: G major
Intro 1
D
D

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D

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D

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Verse 1
G
G

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I feel the trembling tingle
Am
Am

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of a sleepless night
C
C

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D
D

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Creep through my fingers
G
G

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and the moon is bright

Beams of blue come flickering
Am
Am

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through my window pane
C
C

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D
D

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Like gypsy moths
G
G

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that dance around a candle flame
Chorus 1
Am
Am

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And I wonder if you know
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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That I never understood
Am
Am

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That although you said you'd go
C
C

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Until you did
D
D

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G
G

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I never thought you would
Am
Am

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D
D

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D
D

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D

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Verse 2
G
G

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Moonlight used to bathe
Am
Am

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the contours of your face
C
C

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D
D

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While chestnut hair
G
G

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fell all around the pillow case

And the fragrance of your flowers
Am
Am

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rest beneath my head
C
C

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D
D

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A sympathy bouquet
G
G

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left with the love that's dead
Chorus 2
Am
Am

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And I wonder if you know
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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That I never understood
Am
Am

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That although you said you'd go
C
C

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Until you did
D
D

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G
G

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I never thought you would
Bridge 1
Em
Em

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Never thought the words you said were true
Am
Am

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Never thought you said
D
D

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just what you meant
G
G

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Em
Em

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Never knew how much I needed you
Am
Am

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C
C

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D
D

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Never thought you'd leave,
G
G

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until you went
Am
Am

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D
D

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D

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Verse 3
G
G

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Morning comes and morning goes
Am
Am

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with no regret
C
C

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And evening brings
G
G

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the memories I can't forget
Am
Am

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Empty rooms that echo as I climb the stairs
C
C

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D
D

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And empty clothes that drape
G
G

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and fall on empty chairs
Chorus 3
Am
Am

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And I wonder if you know
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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That I never understood
Am
Am

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That although you said you'd go
C
C

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Until you did
D
D

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G
G

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I never thought you would
Am
Am

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D
D

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D

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D

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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Empty Chairs by Don McLean is G major.

The primary chords used in Empty Chairs are D, G, Am, C, C/G, G/F#.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Am, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Empty Chairs is approximately 90 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Empty Chairs using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Empty Chairs. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Don McLean.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Empty Chairs to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Empty Chairs by Don McLean on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.