When The Tears Fall
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[Intro ]
| G | C D | G | C D |
[Verso 1]
G C D G C D
I went driving on the northern plains,
G C D G C D
I went rolling through the fields of grain.
G C D
I thought about you, can't live without you,
G C
no matter how I try.
G D
There's something sacred
G G
the way the tears fall from your eyes.
[Verso 2]
G C D G C D
I went flying in a big jet plane,
G C D G C D
across the ocean, just to know your name.
G C D
Island princess, it's my heart's concern,
G C
I should've never said goodbye.
G D
There's something sacred
G G
when the tears fall from your eyes.
[Refrão]
C C G G
Let 'em fall, let 'em fall on me.
C C D D/C D/B D
Let 'em fall, let 'em set me free
[Verso 3]
G C D G C D
I went dreaming and I saw your face
G C D G C D
and in that moment I was touched by grace
G C D
And all alone now, I hear the wolves howl
G C
and it makes me wonder why.
G D
There's something sacred
G C
when the tears fall from your eyes
G D
It's always sacred,
G C
the way the tears fall from your eyes.
G D
There's something sacred
C C/B C/A {G}
the way the tears fall from your eyes.
How to play When The Tears Fall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.