What key is "Tears Always Win" by Alicia Keys played in?

Tears Always Win is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tears Always Win"?

The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

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

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Tears Always Win"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Tears Always Win"?

"Tears Always Win" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Tears Always Win"?

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

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All are 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 did er gon na hold me tight.

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

but they can’t (B)be say good night sad 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 did er when you walked in side.

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

oh, they it’d (B)be a sad, night sad 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Tears Always Win" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 70 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “Tears Always Win”

What key is "Tears Always Win" by Alicia Keys played in?: Tears Always Win is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tears Always Win"?: The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tears Always Win" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Tears Always Win"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tears Always Win"?: "Tears Always Win" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tears Always Win"?: This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, E, F#7, +3 more.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "BUTTERFLYZ". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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Tears Always Win — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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