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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"No Tears" 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 C, 136 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “No Tears”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "No Tears"?
- 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 "No Tears" by James Blunt played in?
- No Tears is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "No Tears"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "No Tears" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "No Tears"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "No Tears"?
- "No Tears" was originally performed by James Blunt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "No Tears"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "No Tears". Key of C, 136 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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