Tears
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E
Tip toe over landmines
B
Falling for the last time
C#m A E
Over me, over you
E
Sunshine's a cold war
B
Love strong from a high heart
C#m A E
Crushing me, crushing you
C#m B
Baby I'm still wounded from the last fight
A B
Tonight the walls are high, I'm scared
C#m B
Love, please surrender cos' my heart is blind
A Am
And I'm to weak to climb your fear
E G#m
You raise the picture save the frame
C#m
We've been painting with tears on the brush, tears on the brush
A E
Tears only seem to colour pain
E G#m
This picture will never change, no
C#m
No more painting with tears on the brush, tears on the brush
A E
Tears only seem to colour pain
E
Crying wicks on a wildfire
B
Only made the flames higher
C#m A E
Burning me, burning you
E
Facing a new nightmare
B
Wake up if you still care
C#m A E
About me, about you
C#m B
Love, please surrender cos' my heart is blind
A Am
And I'm to weak to climb your fear
E G#m
You raise the picture save the frame
C#m
We've been painting with tears on the brush, tears on the brush
A
Tears only seem to colour pain
E G#m
This picture will never change, no
C#m
No more painting with tears on the brush, tears on the brush
A E F#m A
Tears only seem to colour pain
B C#m A
Colour pain
E F#m A
Tears colour pain
B C#m A
Colour pain
E F#m A
You raised the picture save the frame
B C#m A
Tears only colour pain
E F#m A
Oh this picture will never change
B C#m A
Tears only colour pain
E
Tip toe over landmines
B
Falling for the last time
C#m A E
Over me, over you
How to play Tears
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.