Tears in Heaven is a song by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings, released in 1992. The song was written in response to the tragic death of Clapton’s four-year-old son, Conor, who fell from a New York City apartment window in 1991.
Clapton channeled his grief into the poignant lyrics, expressing his sorrow and hope for reconciliation in the afterlife. The song features a gentle acoustic melody, complementing its heartfelt words.
“Tears in Heaven” was featured on the soundtrack of the movie “Rush” and later included in Clapton’s “Unplugged” album, which won multiple Grammy Awards. The song’s emotional depth and sincere vulnerability have made it one of Clapton’s most enduring and beloved works.
Lyrics
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it 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 bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your 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