For Those Tears I Died

by Children Of The Day
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You said You’d (C#m)come

and (A)share all my (B)sor rows.

(E)You said You’d (C#m)be there for (A)all my to (B)mor rows.

(E)I came so (B)close

to (A)send ing You a (B)way,

but (E)just like You (C#m)prom ised, You (A)came there to (B7)stay;

I just had to (E)pray.

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; you (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

Your good ness so (C#m)great, You I (A)can’t un der (B7)stand,

and (E)dear Lord, I out (C#m)know God, that (A)all this was (B7)planned.

(E)I know You’re (B)here now and (A)al ways will (B)be.

Your (E)love loosed my (C#m)chains

and (A)in You I’m (B7)free,

but Je sus, why (E)me?

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)all the right (B7)doors

and I (E)thank you and (C#m)praise you from (A)Earth’s hum ble (B7)shores.

Take me, I’m (E)Yours.

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; You (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)says, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; You (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)says, (E)died.”

For Those Tears I Died — Simple Sheet Music

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"For Those Tears I Died" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 113 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “For Those Tears I Died

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "For Those Tears I Died"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "For Those Tears I Died" by Children Of The Day played in?
For Those Tears I Died is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "For Those Tears I Died"?
The arrangement plays at 113 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "For Those Tears I Died" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "For Those Tears I Died"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "For Those Tears I Died"?
"For Those Tears I Died" was originally performed by Children Of The Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "For Those Tears I Died"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, E, E7.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "For Those Tears I Died". Key of E, 113 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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