Tears Always Win

· by Alicia Keys

R&B/Soul E Medium 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 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 — 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.

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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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