Is "Tears Always Win" 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 "Tears Always Win"?

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 "Tears Always Win" use?

Just 11 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Tears Always Win

· by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

These (E)cov ers,

they keep me warm at (F#m)night,

but they can’t take your place ’cause they’re nev er gon na hold me tight.

If these walls pil could sing a bout ev they ’ry thing rest they’ve wit (F#m)head,

but they can’t say good night and tuck me in be fore I go to (A)bed.

like (G#m)this:

Say in’ (F#m)nah, ba by girl, you’re bet ter off is what I’m tell in’ my self.

(O ver and o ver.) But I’m (A)ly in’ to my self ’cause I (E)know I don’t want no bod y else.

These lips are (E)miss ing you

’cause these lips ain’t (F#m)kiss in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

These arms are (E)want in’ you

’cause these arms ain’t (F#m)hold in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These (E)can dles

light up my room at (F#m)night,

but they can’t light the room the way you er when you walked in side.

If these walls pil could sing a bout ev they ’ry thing rest they’ve wit (F#m)nessed,

oh, they it’d a sad, night and song me and it’d prob ’ly sound some (A)thin’ like (G#m)this:

Say in’ (F#m)nah, ba by girl, you’re bet ter off is what I’m tell in’ my self.

(O ver and o ver.) But I’m (A)ly in’ to my self ’cause I (E)know I don’t want no bod y else.

These lips are (E)miss ing you

’cause these lips ain’t (F#m)kiss in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

These arms are (E)want in’ you

’cause these arms ain’t (F#m)hold in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

(A)Tell me when the hell this lone li ness is gon na be o ver, (Gon na be o ver.) when (A)ev ’ry thing in this room re minds me of you, ooh.

(A)Ev ’ry time I think I’m get ting (G#7)clos

er,

these (F#7)tears drown me out and once a gain I lose.

’Cause these lips are (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

Cry in’ like, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

Cry in’ like, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

Cry in’ like, (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

Tears Always Win by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tears Always Win” by Alicia Keys 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 E at 70 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Tears Always Win" 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 "Tears Always Win"?: 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 "Tears Always Win" use?: Just 11 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.