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Would you (E)know my (F#m)name
if I (A)saw you in heav (E)en?
Would it (E)be the (F#m)same
if I (A)saw you in heav (E)en?
I’ll find my way
through night and day
’cause I know
I just can’t stay
here in heav (A)en.
Would you (E)hold my (F#m)hand
if I (A)saw you in heav (E)en?
Would you (E)help me (F#m)stand
if I (A)saw you in heav (E)en?
I must be strong
and car ry on
’cause I know
I don’t be long
here in heav (A)en.
Time can (Bm)bring you down, time can (D)bend your knees.
Time can (Bm)break the heart, have you (D)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 (A)en.
(A)en.
Tears In Heaven — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Tears In Heaven" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 88 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 In Heaven”
- Why does "Tears In Heaven" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tears In Heaven".
- What key is "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Tears In Heaven is arranged in the key of A 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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tears In Heaven" 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 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 chords are used in "Tears In Heaven"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, C#, D, E, E7, +5 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Tears In Heaven"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tears In Heaven".
- Can I see all the notes in "Tears In Heaven"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 88 BPM.
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