Tears in Heaven Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton. The checked core chords are A, E/G#, F#m7, D/F#, E7sus4, E7. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Tears in Heaven
A is the sounding key listed for this recording.
Difficulty: Advanced — 6 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes.
Bridge MODULATES to G major - structural detail worth publishing. Our F#m7/D/Dadd9 line up with real voicings.
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Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Tears in Heaven in?
Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton is in the key of A, at around 77 BPM.
What chords do I need for Tears in Heaven?
The checked core chords are A, E/G#, F#m7, D/F#, E7sus4, E7.
Is Tears in Heaven good for beginners?
Advanced. 6 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes.