Tears

by Clean Bandit
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Lyrics

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Tears" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 130 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 “Tears”

What key is "Tears" by Clean Bandit played in?
Tears is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tears"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Tears"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tears"?
"Tears" was originally performed by Clean Bandit. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tears"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bb, C, D, Dm, F, G, Gm.
What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?
Try "Rather Be", "Real Love", "Rockabye". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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