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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Tears" by Clean Bandit: 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 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Tears" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tears" by Clean Bandit. 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" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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" 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.