"TEARS IN HEAVEN" ERIC

CLAPTON
As heard on UNPLUGGED ( REPRISE)
Wordsand Music by Eric Clapton and Will Jennin gs* Transcribed by Jeff Perrin

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Would you know my name If saw you In heaven
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Would II be t he same II saw you In heaven

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I must be strong and carry on
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'cause know don't belong here In heaven

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Would you hold my hand if I saw you i n heaven
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Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven

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I'll fi nd my way thr ough nig ht and day
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'cause know j ust can't stay here in heaven

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Time can bring you down lime can bend your knees
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Time can break your heart haveyou begging please begging please

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Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
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and know there'll be no more tears in heaven

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Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven
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Would it be the same ii I saw you in heaven
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I must be strong and carry on
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'cause know don't belong here in heaven

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'cause know don't belong here in heaven

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