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Tears chords by
Guy Clark
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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Who ever said the
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hand is quicker than the eye
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Has never tried to brush
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away a tear
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Quicker than a wink there'll be
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something inf your eye
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You can't beat a tear if you try
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Verse 2
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Tears of joy have graced us all
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Tears of sorrow sometimes and all
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Some tears betray you just
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before you know
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Some tears don't ever show
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Some tears are harder than stone
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Some tears are better left alone
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I've seen them kept in bottles
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I've seen `em left to dry
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You can't beat a tear if you
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Am

  • D

  • Ab

    4

  • A

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tears by Guy Clark is B major.

The primary chords used in Tears are B, E, C#m, F#, C, C#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, C#m, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Tears is approximately 158 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tears using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Tears. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Guy Clark.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tears to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Tears by Guy Clark on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.