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Tears of Heaven


Tears of Heaven is a song written in the key of A major and performed by Eric Clapton. It was composed by Clapton as a tribute to his late son, Conor, who tragically passed away at the age of four. The song was featured on Clapton's album "Unplugged" which was released in 1992. Notably, Tears of Heaven won three Grammy Awards including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1993. The melody of the song is characterized by a hauntingly beautiful guitar intro followed by heartfelt lyrics that convey Clapton's emotions and grief.

Tears of Heaven - Eric Clapton

la fa DO DO la
Would you know my name
la# la# la sol fa la sol
If I saw you in Heaven?
la fa DO DO la
Would it be the same
la# la# la sol fa la sol
If I saw you in Heaven?
fa fa sol mi
I must be strong
re# re# fa re
And carry on
sol la la# la sol fa mi
'Cause I know I don't belong
la sol sol fa
Here in Heaven

la fa DO DO la
Would you hold my hand
la# la# la sol fa la sol
If I saw you in Heaven?
la fa DO DO la
Would you help me stand
la# la# la sol fa la sol
If I saw you in Heaven?
fa fa sol mi
I'll find my way
re# re# fa re
Through night and day
sol la la# la sol fa mi
'Cause I know I just can't stay
la sol sol fa
Here in Heaven

DO DO la# la# sol#
Time can bring you down
sol# fa la# fa sol
Time can bend your knees
DO DO la# la# sol#
Time can break your heart
sol# fa la# fa sol
Have you begging please

DO DO la# la# sol#
Beyond the door
sol# fa la# fa sol
There's peace , I'm sure
DO DO la# RE# sol#
And I know there'll be no more
sol# fa la# la# sol
Tears in Heaven