Empty Handed
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by Bb, F, Gm, Eb, Dm & C)
Intro: G
G D
If I came to you empty handed
Em C
A barren ocean with nothing at all
G D
And if I came to you empty hearted
Em C
Searching for pieces after the fall
C G
All I've ever known is how to hide a secret
D
But I'm tired of going on without believing
Em
That love is not illusion
Bm D
Love illuminates the blind
C G D
If I-I fell into you
Em
Would it be close enough?
C G D
If I-I finally let you in
Em D C
Would you show me what love is?
G D Em C
If I had nothing to give
G D
If you came to me empty handed
Em C
I'd brave your ocean to bring you home
G D
And if you came to me empty hearted
Em C
I'd find the pieces to make you whole
C G D
If I-I fell into you
Em
Would it be close enough?
C G D
If I-I finally let you in
Em D C
Would you show me what love is?
C G
If I had nothing to give
D
If I am a promise
A C G
Will you let me break again
D
I will be your compass
A C
I will only let you bend
C G
All I've ever known is how to hide a secret
D
But I'm tired of going on without believing
Em
That love is not illusion
Bm D
Love illuminates the blind
C G D
If I-I fell into you
Em
Would it be close enough?
C G D
If I-I finally let you in
Em D C
Would you show me what love is?
G D Em C
If I had nothing to give
G
If I had nothing to give
How to play Empty Handed
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.