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"Empty"
The Cranberries
Asus2:    x07900
Amaj9#11: x06800 (no3)
Aadd9:    x07600
Amadd9:   x07500
Cmaj7/E:  035000
G:        320033
Em:       022000
[Intro]
(after the piano)
e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|------0--------------0--------------0--------------0---------|
G|----9----9---9-----8----8---8-----6----6---6-----6----6---6--| (x2)
D|--7--------7-----6--------6-----7--------7-----7--------7----|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|
[Intro]
 Asus2   Amaj9#11   Aadd9(x2)
[Verse 1]
   Asus2Something has Amaj9#11left my life
   And I Aadd9don't know where it went to
   Asus2Somebody Amaj9#11caused me strife
   And it's nAadd9ot what I was seeking
   Didn't you seAsus2e me, didn't you Amaj9#11hear me
   Didn't you seAadd9e me standing there
   Asus2Why did you turn Amaj9#11out the lights
   Did you knoAadd9w that I was sleeping
   Amadd9Say a prCmaj7/Eayer for meG  
   Help to fEmeel the strength I dAmadd9id
   My idCmaj7/Eentity has it been tGaken
   Is my heart brEmeaking on meAmadd9  
   All my plCmaj7/Eans fell through my hGands
   They fell through my hEmands on meAmadd9  
   All my drCmaj7/Eeams it suddenly sGeems,
   it suddenly sEmeems
         Amadd9   Cmaj7/E   G   Em(x10)
   Empty...
[Outro]
Amadd9

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Empty" comes from The Cranberries, an Irish rock band known for their blend of alternative rock with elements of jangle pop, dream pop, and folk rock. While the specific meaning of "Empty" isn't detailed, the band's music often explores themes of love, loss, and social commentary. Playing this song can evoke a sense of introspection and perhaps a quiet contemplation of what it means to feel hollow or searching.

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Empty

by The Cranberries

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus2

Amaj9#11

Aadd9

Amadd9

Cmaj7/E

"Empty"

The Cranberries

Asus2: x07900

Amaj9#11: x06800 (no3)

Aadd9: x07600

Amadd9: x07500

Cmaj7/E: 035000

G: 320033

Em: 022000

[Intro]

(after the piano)

e|-------------------------------------------------------------|

B|------0--------------0--------------0--------------0---------|

G|----9----9---9-----8----8---8-----6----6---6-----6----6---6--| (x2)

D|--7--------7-----6--------6-----7--------7-----7--------7----|

A|-------------------------------------------------------------|

E|-------------------------------------------------------------|

[Intro]

Asus2 Amaj9#11 Aadd9

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Asus2 Amaj9#11

Something has left my life

Aadd9

And I don't know where it went to

Asus2 Amaj9#11

Somebody caused me strife

Aadd9

And it's not what I was seeking

Asus2 Amaj9#11

Didn't you see me, didn't you hear me

Aadd9

Didn't you see me standing there

Asus2 Amaj9#11

Why did you turn out the lights

Aadd9

Did you know that I was sleeping

Amadd9 Cmaj7/E G

Say a prayer for me

Em Amadd9

Help to feel the strength I did

Cmaj7/E G

My identity has it been taken

Em Amadd9

Is my heart breaking on me

Cmaj7/E G

All my plans fell through my hands

Em Amadd9

They fell through my hands on me

Cmaj7/E G

All my dreams it suddenly seems,

it suddenly seems

Amadd9 Cmaj7/E G Em

(x10)

Empty...

[Outro]

Amadd9

About Empty Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play Empty by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Empty chords”, “Empty guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries Empty chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Empty chords and for experienced players who want accurate Empty lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Asus2, Aadd9, E, G, Em, B.

FAQ — Empty by The Cranberries

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Empty" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Empty" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Empty" in?

The chords for "Empty" show the original chord names (including Asus2, Aadd9, E, G, Em, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.