Tears In Heaven

by Eric Clapton
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Lyrics

Would you know my name

if I saw you in heav en?

Would you be the same

if I saw you in heav en?

I must be strong

and car ry on,

’cause I know I don’t be long

here in heav en.

Would you hold my hand

if I saw you in heav en?

Would you help me stand

if I saw you in heav en?

I’ll find my way

through night and day,

’cause I know I just can’t stay

here in heav en.

Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.

Time can break the heart, have you beg gin’ please,

beg gin’ please.

Be yond the door

there’s peace, I’m sure.

And I know there’ll be no more

tears in heav en.

Tears In Heaven — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Tears In Heaven" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Tears In Heaven”

Can I play "Tears In Heaven" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Tears In Heaven" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton played in?
Tears In Heaven is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tears In Heaven"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tears In Heaven" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Tears In Heaven"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tears In Heaven"?
"Tears In Heaven" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Tears In Heaven"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Tears In Heaven" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Tears In Heaven"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tears In Heaven" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.