Tears Always Win

by Alicia Keys
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Tears Always Win" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Tears Always Win

Where are the chord symbols for "Tears Always Win" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tears Always Win" is in E.
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.
Does "Tears Always Win" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tears Always Win" is in the key of E at 70 BPM.
What chords are in "Tears Always Win"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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