Tears In Heaven

by Eric Clapton
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Tears In Heaven”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Would you (E)know my (F#m)name

if I (A)saw you in heav (E7)en?

Would it (E)be the (F#m7)same

if I (A)saw you in heav (E7)en?

I must be strong

and car ry on

’Cause I know

I don’t be long

here in heav (A)en.

(E)hold (F#m)hand

you (E)help me (F#m7)stand

I’ll find my way

through night and day

just can’t stay

Time can (G)bring you (Am7)down, time can (D)bend your knees.

Time can (G)break your (Am7)heart, have you (D)beg ging “please”,

beg ging “please”.

Be yond the door

there’s peace I’m sure,

and I know

there’ll be no more

tears in heav (A)en.

’Cause I (Bm7)know I (Bm7)don’t be long

here in heav (A)en.

Tears In Heaven — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Tears In Heaven”

Can I sing "Tears In Heaven" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Tears In Heaven" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton in?
The backing track is in A at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Tears In Heaven" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Tears In Heaven"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tears In Heaven", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tears In Heaven" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Tears In Heaven"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tears In Heaven"?
"Tears In Heaven" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Eric Clapton are available?
Other accompaniments by Eric Clapton: "Wonderful Tonight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tears In Heaven" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Tears In Heaven" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tears In Heaven" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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