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Empty Chairs

from THE GIRL AND THE CAT by Lori Lieberman

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By Don McLean
The song that first inspired Lieberman to write the poem that became "Killing Me Softly"

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Empty Chairs
By Don McLean (Universal, Inc. OBO Music Corp. of America
and OBO The Benny Bird Company Inc.)
(Lori Lieberman, Jet d’Eau Music BMI)
Piano, Lori Lieberman, Matangi Quartet, guitar, Jaap Kwakman, upright bass Trey Henry,
strings arranged by Stefanie Fife


I feel the trembling tingle of a sleepless night
Creep through my fingers and the moon is bright
Beams of blue come flickering through my window pane
Like gypsy moths that dance around a candle flame

And I wonder if you know
That I never understood
That although you said you’d go
Until you did, I never thought you would

Moonlight used to bathe the contours of your face
While chestnut hair fell around the pillowcase
And the fragrance of your flowers rest beneath my head
A sympathy bouquet left with the love that’s dead

And I wonder if you know
That I never understood
That although you said you’d go
Until you did, I never thought you would

Never thought the words you said were true
Never thought you said just what you meant
Never knew how much I needed you
Never thought you’d leave until you went

Morning comes and morning goes with no regret
And evening brings the memories I can’t forget
Empty halls that echo as I climb the stairs
And empty clothes that drape and fall on empty chairs

And I wonder if you know
That I never understood
That although you said you’d go
Until you did, I never thought you would

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from THE GIRL AND THE CAT, released September 6, 2019
Piano, Lori Lieberman, Matangi Quartet, guitar, Jaap Kwakman, upright bass Trey Henry,
strings arranged by Stefanie Fife

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Lori Lieberman California

Best known for "Killing Me Softly", Lori has released 19 LPs and performed worldwide, including two sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. Her newest LP, "Truly", is a welcome departure as she re-imagines the American Songbook, recorded live with stellar musicians, and engineered by Bob Clearmountain. ... more

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