No Tears

by James Blunt

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Lyrics

Don’t I know it;

(Bb)no bod y has to say.

I’ve been luck y;

(Bb)guess I was born that (F)way.

I thank my fa ther;

his (Bb)ab sen ces made me (F)strong.

And I love my moth er,

but she had trou bles with God.

No (Eb)tears

for the life that you’ve led; you’ve had an gels (Dm7)in your head.

(Cm7)Did you hear them (D7)sing ing in the end?

All the things that you’ve seen,

all the things that (Dm7)could have been,

well, (Cm7)I’ve been ev ’ry (D7)thing I want to be.

So no (Eb)tears,

no (Cm)tears

for me.

Yeah, I’ve bathed in sun shine,

but (Bb)cher ished the fad ing (F)light.

And I heard my heart beat fal ter on a win ter’s (F)night.

I loved a wom an,

but (Bb)she did n’t hear my (F)prayers.

So Lord,

oh Lord,

I’m (F)yours.

No (Eb)tears

for the life that you’ve led; you’ve had an gels (Dm7)in your head.

(Cm7)Did you hear them (D7)sing ing in the end?

All the things that you’ve seen,

all the things that (Dm7)could have been,

well, (Cm7)I’ve been ev ’ry (D7)thing I want to be.

So no (Eb)tears,

no (Cm)tears...

’cause some one some where’s go ing home

to night,

try’ng to un der stand their sac

ri fice.

So save your tears for those left

be hind.

(Bb)For the life that you’ve led; (Cm)tears,

no (Cm)tears for me.

No Tears by James Blunt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “No Tears” by James Blunt in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 136 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "No Tears" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "No Tears"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "No Tears" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Blunt songs work for kids?
Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.