What key is "Tears Always Win" in?

"Tears Always Win" by Alicia Keys is in the key of E with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Tears Always Win" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Tears Always Win" 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 Always Win"?

This arrangement of "Tears Always Win" uses 11 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Tears Always Win" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

These (E)cov ers,

they keep me warm at (F#m)night,

but they can’t take your place ’cause they’re nev er gon na hold me tight.

If these walls pil could sing a bout ev they ’ry thing rest they’ve wit (F#m)head,

but they can’t say good night and tuck me in be fore I go to (A)bed.

like (G#m)this:

Say in’ (F#m)nah, ba by girl, you’re bet ter off is what I’m tell in’ my self.

(O ver and o ver.) But I’m (A)ly in’ to my self ’cause I (E)know I don’t want no bod y else.

These lips are (E)miss ing you

’cause these lips ain’t (F#m)kiss in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

These arms are (E)want in’ you

’cause these arms ain’t (F#m)hold in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These (E)can dles

light up my room at (F#m)night,

but they can’t light the room the way you er when you walked in side.

If these walls pil could sing a bout ev they ’ry thing rest they’ve wit (F#m)nessed,

oh, they it’d a sad, night and song me and it’d prob ’ly sound some (A)thin’ like (G#m)this:

Say in’ (F#m)nah, ba by girl, you’re bet ter off is what I’m tell in’ my self.

(O ver and o ver.) But I’m (A)ly in’ to my self ’cause I (E)know I don’t want no bod y else.

These lips are (E)miss ing you

’cause these lips ain’t (F#m)kiss in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

These arms are (E)want in’ you

’cause these arms ain’t (F#m)hold in’ you.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

(A)Tell me when the hell this lone li ness is gon na be o ver, (Gon na be o ver.) when (A)ev ’ry thing in this room re minds me of you, ooh.

(A)Ev ’ry time I think I’m get ting (G#7)clos

er,

these (F#7)tears drown me out and once a gain I lose.

’Cause these lips are (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

Cry in’ like, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

Cry in’ like, (E)oh,

(F#m)oh.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (Bsus)win.

Cry in’ like, (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

These eyes put (B)up a fight; but once a gain, these (A)tears (G#m)al (F#m)ways (E)win.

Tears Always Win by Alicia Keys

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tears Always Win”

What key is "Tears Always Win" in?: "Tears Always Win" by Alicia Keys is in the key of E with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Tears Always Win" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Tears Always Win" 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 Always Win"?: This arrangement of "Tears Always Win" uses 11 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Tears Always Win" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.