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