IntermediatePopKey of A080 BPM

Tears in Heaven

Eric Clapton

Chord Chart
A    = x 0 2 2 2 0
E/G# = 4 2 2 1 0 0
F#m  = 2 4 4 2 2 2
A/E  = 0 0 2 2 2 0
D/F# = 2 0 0 2 3 2
E    = 0 2 2 1 0 0
E7   = 0 2 0 1 0 0

Verse: | A | E/G# | F#m | A/E | D/F# | A/E | E | A |

Strumming Pattern

Fingerpicking: thumb alternates A and E strings

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About This Song

Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton (1992) uses slash chords (E/G#, D/F#) that create a smooth, stepwise bass line giving the song its flowing quality.

Emotional Interpretation

Play it with restraint and tenderness — don't overplay. The simplicity is the point.