I tried (Dm)hard to make you (Gm)want me
but we’re not sup posed to (C)be
and the (Dm)truth will al ways (Gm)haunt me
e ven though it set me (C)free.
And my (Dm)tears flow like the (Gm)o cean,
as they float ed in the (C)breeze
they were (Dm)fall ing in slow (G)mo tion
and they (Bb)brought me to my (A)knees.
You’re (Dm)haunt ing me, taunt ing me (Dm)all in my brain, (G)turn out the light and now (G)all that re mains (Dm)fills me with doubt and I’m (Dm)shout ing your name (G)out loud.
(Dm)Why do you wan na put (Dm)me through the pain?
(G)I get the feel ing I’ll (G)nev er es cape, (Bb)I can’t hide a way from the shame of (A)you.
Whoa.
Tears on the (Gm)ground, tears on my (C)pil low, you won’t bring me (F)down, I’ll get (C)o ver (Dm)you.
I’ll get o ver you.
Whoa.
Tears on the (Gm)ground, rain at my (C)win dow, the pain wash es (F)out and (C)I’ll get o ver (Dm)you.
(A)I’ll get o ver you.
Tears by Clean Bandit
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 130 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Tears”
- What key is "Tears" in?
- "Tears" by Clean Bandit is in the key of G with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Tears" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Tears" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Tears"?
- This arrangement of "Tears" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, C, D, Dm, F, G, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "Tears" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?
- Try "Rather Be", "Real Love", "Rockabye". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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