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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 — 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 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”
- 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 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.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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