Til A Tear Becomes A Rose chords by John Prine, Fiona Prine (Official Version)

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Intro 1

Chorus 1

Darling, I can see the clouds around you

And in your heart, I know a sorrow grows

But if you weep, I'll be right here to hold you

'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose

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Verse 1

Dearest love,

I know your heart's been shattered

And all my words can offer no relief

But my love

will heal the pain you've suffered

And I'll be here, if you should turn to me

Chorus 2

Darling, I can see the clouds around you

And in your heart, I know a sorrow grows

But if you weep, I'll be right here to hold you

'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose

Interlude 1

Verse 2
E 
In deepest night  (E major) 
A 
E 
when  (A major) memories tend to  (E major) gather
B7 
E 
Lay with me  (B7) and put your fears to  (E major) sleep
'Cause there's no pain
A 
E 
no  (A major) dream can put a (E major) sunder
B7 
E 
All the  (B7) love  (E major) 

Chorus 3
E 
A 
Darling,  (E major) I  can see the clouds a (A major) round you
B7 
E 
And in your  (B7) heart, I know a sorrow  (E major) grows
A 
But if you weep, I'll be right here to  (A major) hold you
B7 
E 
'Til each  (B7) tear you cry becomes a  (E major) rose
B7 
E 
'Til each  (B7) tear you cry becomes a  (E major) rose

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Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: EasyKey: F# majorBPM: 70

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

B7: x-2-1-2-0-2
E: 0-2-2-1-0-0
A: x-0-2-2-2-0

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This is the original studio version of Til A Tear Becomes A Rose by John Prine, Fiona Prine, capturing how the song was actually played on the recording. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart keeps the exact chord voicings and capo position in the original key of F# major. It suits players who want to learn Til A Tear Becomes A Rose the way John Prine, Fiona Prine intended, without oversimplifying the arrangement.