Tears In Heaven (Acoustic Live) Lyrics
Eric Clapton
Lyrics
Tears in heaven
??:Eric Clapton
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would you be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can break it down
Time can bend the knee
Time can break a heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would you be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Song & Lyrics Facts
Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" is an acoustic live version of his hit song released in 1992. It was featured on the album Unplugged and was recorded at Bray Film Studios in Windsor, England.
The release date for this single was February 25th, 1992. This song is classified as a pop rock ballad with lyrics written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings. Eric Clapton was accompanied by Andy Fairweather Low (guitar), Nathan East (bass guitar) and Steve Ferrone (drums). The song tells the story of the tragic death of Eric Clapton's four-year-old son Conor who fell from a window of a 53rd floor New York apartment building in 1991. Despite its somber theme, the song has become one of Clapton's most popular songs with heartfelt lyrics such as "Would you know my name, if I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same, if I saw you in heaven?" These lyrics have resonated with many listeners over the years and make this song a timeless classic.