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Tears in Heaven

by Eric Clapton

Intermediate
Soft Rock
78 BPM
A Major

Chords Used:

78

Guitar Tab

[Intro]
A       E/G#    F#m     F#m/E
e|---0-------0-------2-------2---|
B|---2-------0-------2-------2---|
G|---2-------1-------2-------2---|
D|---2-------2-------4-------4---|
A|---0---------------4-------4---|
E|-------4-------2-------0-------|

Tab Notation:

h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
b = bend
r = release bend
/ = slide up
\ = slide down
v = vibrato
t = tap
x = muted note
PM = palm mute
~ = let ring
() = ghost note

Practice Tips

  • Start slowly at 50-60% of the original tempo and gradually increase speed
  • Practice the chord transitions separately before attempting the full song
  • Use a metronome to maintain consistent timing
  • Focus on clean, clear notes rather than speed
  • Break the song into sections and master each part individually
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