Tears in Heaven Chords 2026 Easy to Play
“Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton guitar chords (2026): in the key of A with the chords A, E, F#m and D. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Tears in Heaven
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About Tears in Heaven
Eric Clapton's “Tears in Heaven” was released in 2026 and is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 8 chords — A, E, F#m, D, Bm, C, G and Am — with the progression centred on A, E and F#m. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Tears in Heaven — FAQ
What key is “Tears in Heaven” in?
“Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Tears in Heaven”?
“Tears in Heaven” uses 8 chords: A, E, F#m, D, Bm, C, G and Am.
Is “Tears in Heaven” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Tears in Heaven” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Tears in Heaven”?
“Tears in Heaven” is performed by Eric Clapton, released in 2026.
Is there a play-along video for “Tears in Heaven”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Tears in Heaven”?
“Tears in Heaven” is categorised as Pop.
