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"Tears in Heaven" is a ballad written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings about the pain and loss Clapton felt following the death of his four-year-old son, Conor. Conor fell from a window of the 53rd-floor New York apartment of his mother's friend on March 20, 1991. Clapton, who arrived at the apartment shortly after the accident, was visibly distraught. This is one of Clapton's most successful songs, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S., featuring a classical guitar as the lead instrument. The song also stayed three weeks as #1 on the American adult Read Full Bio"Tears in Heaven" is a ballad written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings about the pain and loss Clapton felt following the death of his four-year-old son, Conor. Conor fell from a window of the 53rd-floor New York apartment of his mother's friend on March 20, 1991. Clapton, who arrived at the apartment shortly after the accident, was visibly distraught. This is one of Clapton's most successful songs, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S., featuring a classical guitar as the lead instrument. The song also stayed three weeks as #1 on the American adult contemporary chart in 1992.

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Tears In Heaven
Eric Clapton 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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Patrick Clapton, Will Jennings

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Damien Heather

25w↑2

0:55 Hermione Granger

This is a beautiful song sang by a beautiful man with a beautiful voice

Such a beautiful song dedicated to his beautiful boy

I'm so sorry for your loss Mr. Clapton

May he rest in peace ☮️

The Mother of Coincidences

4w↑14

LYRICS
"Tears In Heaven"

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 feel the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
Because I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Ging Freecss

39w

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope things are better now even slightly. I hope that you've gained a bit of closure. God bless and all the best! Please take care of yourself!

I leave you with this quote in the hope of comforting you:

"The dead have no desire but the happiness of the living."

Ging Freecss

39w↑1

RIP. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope things are better now even slightly. I hope that you've gained a bit of closure. God bless and all the best! Please take care of yourself!

I leave you with this quote in the hope of comforting you:

"The dead have no desire but the happiness of the living.

All comments from YouTube:

Good Guitarist

3y↑14.2K

The circumstances that made this song were horrible, but I am thankful for this masterpiece.

Debbie Fox

@Derek Chauvinist Rockwell the 88th If you truly don't care and find this humorous maybe you should consider getting help. I am saying this out of kindness. Those are not "normal emotions" that humans usually express about a senseless tragic death of someone's little child whether you know them or not.

Debbie Fox

@eugene collins My daughters at teacher actually said this same thing. He said some of his students best pieces came after some of their darkest moments. I can attest to this with a piece my daughter painted due to complete heartbreak. Nothing this tragic but grief and unbearable emotional pain. Many artist suffer from depression; art, music, dance etc, addiction. It's sad such beauty comes from tragedy but it's all part of an artists coping mechanism. Wish it wasn't this way. It just is. 😔

Debbie Fox

@darth chalkyy No he was a toddler like 4

Debbie Fox

@Christopher King No

Debbie Fox

@mrcegodepenas YES!

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Jody Schmuckatelli

16w↑312

I lost my son in 2013. He was a 23 year old Marine with 2 tours in Afghanistan. He saw some horrific combat in Marjah and it haunted him for the rest of his life. There's not a day that goes by when I don't cry for my son. I'd give anything to have him back

Jason Tyson

Sorry for your loss....

Shanna Wilson

Sad

STRNotOfficial

I'm sure he's in a better place now, watching you from Heaven <3

* Ziå *

How are you ?

motocrosspk

@Brandon 💚

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Sig Fan

17w↑229

My heartfelt condolences to everyone who has lost someone dear to them. May their memories remain forever in our hearts!

Kel Rowland

@Gina Piazza-Golemi Yes she will be, all children are always before the Heavenly Father... I think the age of maturity is like 8 years old... Just as long as you don't take the mark of the beast you will make it into the Pearly Gates of Heaven!

Gina Piazza-Golemi

6w↑1

God took from me my PRECIOUS unborn granddaughter, Margaret Elizabeth-she was going to be MY WORLD! I just pray that she’ll be waiting for me UP IN HEAVEN.🙏😘❤️ - her “GiGi”

Marta Correia

8w↑1

This Next thrusday, 1 of April, it will be 28 years i Lost my Mother. She was 37 and I had 17... It took me lot of years to ear this song without breaking out on tears.
It still hurts a lot, i look ar my daughter and think, that She would love to know this girl...

Dominic Tafoya

22w↑165

I lost my 14 year old boy to cancer and every time I feel depressed thinking I could have done much more for him, he was my sidekick he was my joker, now every time I listen to your song and know you have been through this pain I appreciate it and feel this deep peace and I can cry myself to the point I know he's in a better place and I we will be together once again love you "Michael" I miss you too much, God bless I'll the parents that has gone through this tragedy!! ☹️☹️☹️😭😭😭

Dominic Tafoya

@MemoryLanes2010 I was raised by my grandpa and grandma and I lost grandma the 6th of May last year and it was so hard specially since she moved back to Colorado from El Paso and we was only in touch by phone the last years, you keep strong and God bless you 😞😞!!

Dominic Tafoya

@Kristine Steinhardt you will, you be by her during this hard time and you will know that you was with her until the end, and always keep your faith up no matter what!! God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

Dominic Tafoya

4w↑2

@Kristine Steinhardt sorry be strong

MemoryLanes2010

4w↑2

@Kristine Steinhardt Stay strong. I feel you! I lost my grandpa a few weeks ago.

Kristine Steinhardt

4w↑2

I'm losing my mom right now from cancer I don't know how I'm gonna find the strength to carry on without her 🥲

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Bonny Groess

15w↑364

Lost my son in July 2021,played this at his memorial service and everyone was crying,this song has touched so many lives❤

Jessica Castaneda

My condolences 💐 prayers for your family and my kids lost their daddy in July of 2021 too but on his birthday 🎂

Francois Selvan

Sorry to hear about your son, I lost my youngest son at 15 in June 2021. I know exactly what you are feeling, God Bless you and stay strong

Modifying Humanity

@Cachetitos S ❤️❤️your grandpa lives in you.

Scott Blake

7w↑1

So sorry for your loss.

Cachetitos S

9w↑4

You know I’m just 12 and I lost my grandpa he was so close to me he is the one who kept my family together I loved him so much and this had such an impact on me I’m just so sad that I only got to be with him for 12 years but when I grow up and if I lose a kid I don’t know what I would do people are just so mentally strong I don’t know how they are.

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Bobo Culto

1y↑2.8K

At the end there is peace i'm sure of that.
We need to be strong people.
Thanks Eric Clapton

Rodolfo Beans

@Marko Marković so you seen afterlife then?

LikeTalkingToAWall

12w

Clapton has literally (and figuratively) grandstanded on his child's death for 30 years making millions in the process. Clapton's total lack compunction in the matter is sickening. Before its release every country, pop, and rock stations pushed the backstory to this very bland and mediocre song, AS IF dead children should be used a marketing tool.

trapped jesse

13w

at the end there is nothing except worthless two-feeted animal body that's laying under the soil

Chrysanthemum James

29w

@LikeTalkingToAWall don’t say that 🥺

Chrysanthemum James

29w↑1

THE ONLY PEACE IS IN JESUS CHRIST (PHILIPPIANS 4 VERSE 7). THE PEACE CHRIST GIVES PASSES ALL HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. HOLD UNTO THIS KNOWING THAT JESUS LOVES YOU ALL WITH EVERYTHING. HE LOVES YOU ALL TRULY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🏻

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Claudette Black

9w↑57

I lost my daughter not even a week ago. This song just popped in my head. It’s perfect for the moment right now. If only I could just go to heaven to tell her I love her and goodbye and be good. This pain is too great too bear sometimes.

Irma Powers

Forever young. Audra Mae

Arturo Molina

9w↑2

There are no words for losing a son/daughter. I feel your pain, my boy letf us at 6 years old two years ago and i remember him every day. I'm sorry for your loss.

Lou Fuddrucker

9w↑1

So sorry. You can talk to her in heaven any time you know

Andrew Price

12w↑75

When Eric lost his son I don’t know how he kept his composure singing this song. I would be so choked up and crying. I know Clapton is probably the best guitar player ever to live. And music always set your soul free from whatever your feeling.

Tiancheng Wu

5w↑2

I think Clapton did undergo several stages including denial and depression before writing this song. What matters is instead of just keeping grief inside him, he decided to share his feelings through music.

This song is sad inside but with some relatively positive and relaxing notes, and it's one of the first few guitar songs I've ever systematically learned. This alone means a lot to me.

LikeTalkingToAWall

12w

Irene Soto

16w↑173

Lost my twin girls in 2006, I played this at their funeral they were in my arms for a few min.i still feel lost at times how do you recover? 💔

Real Conservative John

😢

Miley Marie Low

U don't recover do u, ur mind adapts for u to carry on with life, keep living for them xx

jim quist

so so sorry to hear that - hugs

Alyssa

5w↑1

You never will. I lost my son 20 years ago at 18 days old. Ive had 3 other kids since. We always have a missing piece to our hearts and to our family. The only thing I can say is that Im so sorry and god bless you and your beautiful angels. From one angel mom to another. Its the worst pain in the world.

Ester Lykke Jensen

I am so sorry for your loss.💔

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AStig310

28w↑234

My uncle just passed away yesterday from kidney failure. My 96 year old grandmother has already buried all 4 of her brothers and sisters, her husband, her oldest, and youngest son. Having to stand there by her side as she watched her only remaining son take his last breath was just absolutely devastating. The pain in her voice as she leaned over, kissed his forehead and said one last prayer for him was enough to bring even the strongest man to tears. This woman has suffered so much pain through her lifetime. She has lost almost everyone she holds dear. And yet, through it all, has never lost faith in God and has remained the kindest, most gentlest soul I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. In 34 years, I've never once seen her lose her temper, get angry, upset, scream, or yell. She always puts everyone else's needs ahead of her own and is just the epitome of what it means to be a loving mother and grandmother. I have listened to this song much in the past but it just hits you so much harder after suffering a loss. You can't make it through its' entirety without having to choke down the tears. God bless you Eric Clapton. God bless you Mommom. RIP uncle Barry. You will be sorely missed. Everyone will be reunited one day then there will be no more Tears in Heaven.

Sqammer Fn

Your grandmother is as strong as a soul can possibly get on earth. People like her skip the line at the gates of heaven. Her willpower and faith is unmatched

Scott Blake

7w↑1

So sorry.

Bricks Lyv

13w↑2

She is a legend in my eyes ❤ , stay strong grandma love u

acrock21

13w↑2

wow ... its just hard to read your comment i cant imagine witnessing this...

The Last Mystic

19w↑3

How did you write this masterpiece with not one edit. God bless you and her story. 🙏

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Charles Veitch

4y↑7K

Devastating. We are all so busy judging and hating on one another and we forget we are all struggling with worry and fears and demons.

Carmen

The eric clapton killed his son thing

LikeTalkingToAWall

@Carmen Source for what? Should I guess?

Carmen

@LikeTalkingToAWall source?

LikeTalkingToAWall

12w

Clapton has literally (and figuratively) grandstanded on his child's death for 30 years making millions in the process. Clapton's total lack compunction in the matter is sickening. Before its release every country, pop, and rock station pushed the backstory to this very bland and mediocre song, AS IF dead children should be used a marketing tool.

David Pagett

12w

Absolutely. In the end, there is only true love ❤️
Everything else just withers away, and then we realise that we have subscribed to a life of illusion, lies & deceit.
Love is forever & conquers all. ❤️

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Marcelo Santos

2w↑1

Meu Deus , o que aconteceu com o mundo que não há mais músicas assim ? Obr, Deus , por ter nascido em 78 e passar pelos anos 80…90… e ter vivido uma época tão boa , única , inesquecível!!! 👏👏👏

Tarosan

26w↑140

"Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more Tears in heaven." One of the best lyrics ever written such a powerful line.

Greg Boardman Band

21w

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy a song. Great song.

April Hinkson

29w↑387

I know his pain. I lost to my 6 year old, my son Noah. It was cancer. I listen to this when I am trying really hard to stay here without him. This song saved my life this year

Miley Marie Low

I can't imagine the pain u went through, my sister was murdered, my daughters Mum died July last year, life is so fragile, I'm now a morbid nervous wreck

Terry Elmendorf

I know the pain too. Thank you Mr Clapton.

Gabriel Monzani Tavares

i'm sorry for your loss. I hope time can heal your pain

Jesus Just Happened

8w↑2

I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what it is to grieve for a child as my daughter is in heaven. Through the grief I found the Lord Jesus and He carried me when I couldn’t go on. He has even showed her to me twice (while deep in prayer); once as a baby and once as a toddler. She is beautiful. I know she’s in heaven and I will see her again. She will never suffer or cry and is totally safe. It comforts me to know she is holding hands with Jesus. I pray that the Lord will comfort you too. That He will start to soothe you in your grief and despair and help to carry the heaviness of grief and frustration. I’m so sorry. Noah is safe in heaven too. Keep going sister and trust that Jesus will guide you back together and soothe your heart as you lean on Him. May Father God bless you with his tangible comfort and love. He is close to the broken-hearted. Xxx

Arturo Molina

My case is just like yours, at 6 too. I live for him, he wouldn't like to see us suffering, i know there is peace for him, just like the song said. I'm sure is also for your Noah.

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Soft Rock

12w↑74

Its 2022 and we're here again. The song is a timeless masterpiece!

Svetlana Счастливая

❤️❤️

Soft Rock

11w

@sid hi

sid

11w↑1

Yes

Fred Bassett

30w↑1.3K

My little girl died 23 years ago, aged 4. This song still makes me cry for her every time. I still miss her

Laars Elias

I am sorry for your loss. :(

Ismeril72

❤️

Susan Dunn

And my little boy, 23 years ago, and I am in tears right now, listened to t hi over, and over,

Татьяна Колупаева

please accept my condolences, I'm sorry that it happened, you have been carrying this burden for so many years

Ali Nayman

My uttermost condolences. God bless you.

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Emily Lane

18w↑48

This song was one of the songs that my ex husband and I chose to play at our late son's memorial, 13 years ago. It doesn't matter what I'm doing or where I'm at, when I hear this song, instant tears. Still. 13 years later. That pain is unbearable.

Eric Clapton

16w↑1

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

AzureAura

10w↑32

This song hits differently. Especially when you’ve got a loved one who you miss. I lost my uncle, brother, and my grandma all within a year. Learnt this song on guitar and it makes me feel so much better.

Idan O'Reilly

Same here, I lost an aunt, uncle, and grandmother in one year. It really hits home.

AzureAura

10w↑2

@Jazz Oh man, so sorry to hear that bro. I know how you feel. It hurts a lot when someone so dear to you is gone. RIP to your grandfather. I’m sure he was a great man.

Jazz

10w↑2

I am Polish, it annoys me that my grandfather had to die, BY, NOT ON COVID. He didn't have him, and I had to watch him die at home without the help of doctors, we fought for him with my family, I admire my mother and uncle who gave up their normal life for 2 months. Now I visit my grandfather in the cemetery and I always talk to him about cars because he was a mechanic. I always cry then, even though I am a man.

Fish Fart

22w↑92

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!!

Sharon Heine

29w↑219

I lost my husband to dementia. I cared for him for 5 years. He didn’t know who I was during the last year. I’m hoping when we meet in Heaven he will greet me and hold my hand at last.

Giselle B

13w

He will. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yiğit Aydın

14w

He will Sharon, of course he will. He will greet you with his smile you knew. And there'll be no tears in heaven for sure.

Greg Boardman Band

21w

Great song. I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

Andy Mcgee

22w

Sorry for your loss x, I lost my daughter in a car accident 2 months ago , so totally know how you feel

George Melvin

22w

@Linda Kickliter hi Linda 🌺

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Gibbo Jack

31w↑1.6K

A song cannot replace a life, but it can remind us how precious that life was.

Pikachu

Well said sir 🙏

LegionOfGod

Yep

Christopher Le Marchand

9w↑2

Very well said

J M

12w↑2

Yes. we can anderstund this wold

Yolanda Sarti

17w↑2

Amen 🙏🏼

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Chip MailG Gerken

10w↑28

I lost my son 2 years ago. He only lived 27 years. I feel for you and everyone who’s lost a child. Your grief will be an expression of your love. Forever.

maddy

10w↑1

i am so sorry for your loss. he is watching over you and protecting you from above

Sandra Soto

21w↑66

I lost my dad this year and this song was on of his favorites every time I listen to it I can’t help but cry I miss him so much ♥️

DaisukeNiwatori

11w↑1

Same here 8 years ago, my dad passed away still remember him with this song

Richards Galaxy

16w

Same here , my dad died April 17th 2021 , worst phone call I've ever had .I will never forget that day . Tears flowing as I write this .

Anna Leota

17w

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

eolskaharfa

19w

❤️

Jerry Thomas

20w

Hello 👋🏼 Sandra Soto

Andy Panda

19w

Linda canção.Eric Clepton passou por momentos de extrema luta com a perda de seu filho e as drogas que só servia para máscara sua dò pela perda.Numa overdose onde ele quase se foi deu um choque de realidade dele.Foi ai que ele se deu conta que as drogas só disfaça a dò da perca foi então que ele deixou a ilusão de lado e resolveu senti sua propria dò encarou seu viciou e apos um longo tratamento foi que ele pode falar sobre isso e escrever seu emenso amor de pai na incrivel Tears is Heaven😍O Clip é trilha sonora de um filme (Rush uma viagem ao inferno de 1991)o personagem do filme é básiado um pouco em Eric Clepton mostra o inferno que as drogras se tornou em sua vida!

Ludvich von Alshtrchraikk

14w↑21

My dad passed away a week ago due to an accident. Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me of him and our good old days. I miss him.

Trinity Mills

35w↑2.7K

I lost my wife 2 weeks ago from covid-19. The feeling of having to watch the love of your life slowly choke to death, alone in icu and not being able to do anything about it...is indescribably horrific and it tore a hole in me. She tried to call me while I was at work, before they sedated her because knew she wasn't coming back. I missed her calls due to the poor reception where I work. She left her sister a message to give me saying "tell trinity that I love him.". I loved her more than I ever thought I could love someone. And although my heart still beats... I died with her in icu that day. RIP Kathryn Bernard. I hope you know how much you meant to me. I miss you so much, it literally hurts me. I would have done anything to rewind time long enough to have been able to answer when you called. If I could only go back in time long enough to give you one last painful kiss.

Alleigh Oop

@KN oh get a grip.

Lelegame

7w↑1

sorry for your lost 😔😔😔🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢🕊️🕊️🕊️

Lauri C

7w↑1

Condolences! May your every waking memory be of love and laughter, and may every dream bring you the sight and feel of her in your arms.

Gordon Tyree

7w↑1

You will be with your sweet wife again! The joy of that reunion will be beyond description. Until that reunion, know she is always near you! God bless you and your wife.

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Maria Mallia

18w↑45

I've always loved this song but since I lost my baby daughter 3 months ago it has become more meaningful to me 😔

Justin Jones

12w

So very sorry for your loss.

Askar Kul

16w

My condolences bro

Reading For Klaire

17w↑2

You'll SEE her again

支那共狗去死習近平死全家

16w↑49

I lost my father 2 days ago. I can't ever see him due to COVID pandemic. At that time he passed away I still on duty. R.I.P my fa and I am proud of you

Logit Fau2

15w↑1

Iam so sorry

Josh Jones

15w↑1

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my father about 3 years ago. He had no brain activity after a double cardiac arrest. We we very close, he was my best friend. Maybe my father and your father can hang out together until we get to Heaven to see them again. I’m praying that you find peace and comfort in this mad world until you see your father again.❤️

Sidhanth Thapa

Its been a year since I lost my mom from Cancer. This song is dedicated to my my mom. I hope she is fine and free from all pain she had. ❤️🥺

Dennis Van de Hallufuga

25w↑30

A masterpiece in memory of his son, who died far too early...

Jonathan Isom

4y↑11.6K

My son passed away several months ago from a heart attack at the age of 47. Actually he was my stepson, but I raised him and his sister ever since he was less than a year old and his sister was 3. He was a wonderful son,husband, and father. I see him in my 4 beautiful granddaughters whenever they visit. My heart hurts every time that I see them. RIP Jamey, I miss you and will be with you again one day. Love you son!

Jayhawk_Nation

14w

🙏

Jordan Bonnardel

17w

Que dieu vous bénisse.

Jonathan Isom

17w

@Rice Flatpicking thank you my brother 🙏

Rice Flatpicking

17w

@Donna Clark God has a plan for you. I’m here to tell you that you are very important, just as important as anyone else.

Rice Flatpicking

17w

Love you brother

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Damien Heather

25w↑2

Carmen Carmenatti

14w↑11

One of my favorites songs.When my time comes I'll have that song at my funeral❤

Carmen Carmenatti

@Eric Clapton it's a beautiful song❤

Eric Clapton

5w↑1

Thank you for the support

juni741

15w↑29

I lost my baby brother last month, he was 27 years old, a doctor by profession. Everything reminds me of him . Love you baby ..

Юлия Р.

Представляю как тяжело было и есть Эрику Клэптону потерять сыночка но он пережил это и создал этот шедевр памяти Шона. Вечная память всем ушедшим на небеса деткам извините заплакала

High Connery

2y↑2.4K

Didn't lose anyone, just here for this masterpiece.
Sorry for anyone's loss stay strong fellas.

Graham Edwards

37w

Thank you .

Henry Ace

41w

❤❤❤❤❤

Kurst One

@Fake God Slayer 😂

Kurst One

@Relevent Gaming 😂

◈Flowerytea !

@Declan Mervin same..

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Janna Kort

13w

Обожаю эту песню, но лучше бы её созданию не предшествовала эта жуткая трагедия. Лучший гитарист всех времён и народов. Не могу кривить душой -он поет, но играет он намного лучше)

Jewell Lamendola

11w↑14

Eric Clapton, I join you in singing this heart wrenching song as I recently lost my daughter in 2020 💔 our babies will know us in heaven yes 😇😇

Jacob Antar:Content Controller Of Jacob's Stuff:

He makes so many great songs but since the first time I heard this song it became my favorite song by him. It's sad what had to happen for this song to exist but it's so good.

The Mother of Coincidences

4w↑14

Candice Matthew

1y↑2.4K

I play this every year as a tribute to my daughter who passed away from cardiac arrest, as a 3 1/2 month infant.
I was blessed with 4 sons.
Ariel was my only girl.

Crystal Sartin

31w↑1

I know that momma pain all too well. Stay strong momma

Arielle Chenee’

38w

May God comfort You doll.. I can’t imagine what you’re going thru

Ging Freecss

39w

DDStriker2001

49w

So sorry for your loss. You little angel is in heaven,and she will be with you always.

Shivam Kabra

50w

Sorry for your loss mate ❤️

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Mwelase Mazibuko

17w↑15

This song just brings tears right now right here....condolences to everyone mostly to Clapton family💟🕊

Flip Killer

12w↑7

I will always remember my late grandfather whenever I hear this song.
RIP Old man, I will never forget all the happy memories I've made with you,

Sebhasttião Alves

8w↑6

Eu sou o único brasileiro a ouvir essa obra-prima?😌❤️

ErBicho

5w↑1

Sim, és xD

Ruth Ortega

18w↑10

Beautiful song. Brings tears to my eyes. Sorry to all who have lost their loved ones. It leaves a hole in your heart that never gets filled again 💔.

Molon Labe

36w↑1.1K

This song has kept me from suicide so many times. When I get to the point, I'm losing it and setting alone in the dark with my thoughts and my gun, I have to listen to this and look at pictures of my daughter. Your song has saved my life so many times Mr Clapton. Thank you. And even though my daughter doesn't know my mental state of being, I'm sure she would appreciate this song as I do because it's saved her daddy's life so so many times. God Bless you.

Kristian Taylor

Please make sure you talk with someone to help. There is a reason you are here on earth. You can make a difference in someone's life. Please take care 🙏

Molon Labe

@Christopher Le Marchand you have no idea how much that means to me my friend

Yudy Jiménez TV

Keep the Faith!!!

Christopher Le Marchand

Ah mate like someone else said get rid of the gun and always remember you are your daughter's world as she is yours.
I know the feeling of being at the bottom I've suffered with my mental health since I was a child I fully understand the feeling of wanting to end it the "what's the point" mentality that you feel but trust me when I say you are definitely needed and most definitely loved by your daughter.
I know its not easy but maybe you need to look into getting some professional help it's nothing to be ashamed about and anyone that tells you differently is talking out of there arse I know my councillor I've spoken to has helped and given me some stuff that's usable in my dark times to keep me fighting unfortunately life can be rough but it's all we have and to have something as special as your daughter means you have the greatest thing to fight for.
Keep fighting bud stay strong

Ainsley

Hold on and stay strong. You will continue to find joy in this life, for yourself and your daughter.

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Daniel Esteban Santana Almanzar

esta cancion es ermoza una obra maestra y como tramsmite tanto con tan poco nunca sabre como erick clapton era capaz de tocarla en vivo un tema espetacular❤

Billy Merana

12w

I dedicate this song to my beloved nephew Sam who died early last month due to severe infection. He was only 13. It really crushes my heart many times over every time i remember this precious kid. He is so loving, kind and obedient. His untimely demise kills our family’s joy because of the unbearable pain. This exact masterpiece from Eric Clapton is what we ought to say to him when we’re about to face him in heaven. Will he remember our names like before? Will he still love us and forgive us? Words cant express how broke we are that we lost him. We miss you so much SAMMMM 😭💔🕊 rest in paradise our angel Noni 😇😘

Gidi Kaufman

Great song! Masterpiece ! גאוני!!

Starry Blu

13w↑6

What incredibly sad song. I know the pain of losing a son, so I can relate. This song makes me cry.

Eric Clapton

Thank you for the love and support

Carolina Lorenzo

Lost my brother 22 years ago and everytime I hear this song I am instantly heartbroken with memories. Great song

truthseeker

17w↑7

Touches my heart every time I hear it.

Алекс Зандер

15w

Я слушал эту песню сотни раз и каждый раз не могу сдерживать свои эмоции, плачу.

Eric Clapton

16w↑1

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

Eloise de Wet

26w↑34

I lost my husband when I was 37 and he was only 41. He was in ICU for 15 days on a ventilator in Sep 2016 and unfortunately passed away on the 18th, me being by his side. It's really hard to loose someone that was your soulmate, best friend. We had some many dreams of growing old together and just have the perfect life together, but that just changed in a second. My heart was ripped out of my chest and had to learn to survive by myself. Love this song x

Cathy Thompson

12w

I'm experiencing almost that exact same exact thing yesterday, my heart is broken! :(

George Melvin

26w↑2

Awwww, so sorry about your loss Eloise, my deep and sincere condolences, how have you been? 🌺

Harvey De Niro

23w↑13

I love this song so much, learning to play this on my guitar. Eric sings this song from his heart and soul, beautiful.

Phil Greenall

23w

I remeber tryin learn it myself

Phil Greenall

23w

Its good when u do keep goin at it m8

Klique65

1y↑2.2K

My dad brought me here, lost him 3 nights ago to Covid at the young age of 67. He was my role model.

june

51w

I'm so sorry for your loss

Ben Townsend

@Pakhun Kongprapan hope you're ok man

Pakhun Kongprapan

I loss my dad at 60 years old, isn’t that something?

Joe Schmoe

May the Lord comfot all those who grieve. May joy find you once more as your love ones would have wanted.

Chrysostomos Papamiltiadous

Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfather to covid a few days ago🙏🏻

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Alan Katzer

2w↑1

I lost my step mom on February 17 of this year and it's another mother's day without her. That song makes me want to cry.

beast-kg

This song is a masterpiece <33

Awesome Music & TV Dude

12w↑7

I dedicate this song in memory of all the lives lost during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. God bless them all.

TheOpinionater

11w

I have a 4 year old son. I can't imagine the pain. The best I can do in compassion with everyone who has lost their child, is to kiss, hug, love and play with my kids every day and never take them for granted.

Josh S

34w↑1.1K

When my mom died this is the song my dad learned to play on the guitar. He would play it almost every night for a long time and then break down crying. Every time I hear it I think of my mom and it feels like she died just yesterday. All can do is just learn how to live with it each day.

Sam Gold

9w↑1

Peter Gant

10w

Something, all of us have to do, at some point in our lives. Some do it better, some worse, sucks to be human, sometimes!

karim ahmed

16w↑1

God bless your mom and your family.

Muda Sulaiman

20w↑1

Sometimes, the best way to let sadness go is to let it flow.

Muginami

21w

That is very hard to do. Much respect and love to you. It’s so hard. The grieving may never pass but we can still find happiness. It’s just not the same without them.

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Betty Justus

29w↑8

Had this song at my son service...I cry every time

Eric Clapton

16w

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

Gałgan

18w

instrumentalnie to jest mistrzostwo Świata ,smutna ale piękna piosenka . Pozdrawiam z gór świętokrzyskich 🖐️

Nipulkrad Msinatagras

22w↑8

For all the loved ones we had who already parted ways with us in 2021, this song is going out to all of you. ❤

Rina Plaza

7w↑3

My first puppy died earlier this morning, I only had her within 5 days. It was a very short time but a memorable one. I will miss you, Chinny.

Jon MacLennan

3y↑2.3K

27 years later and this song still sounds incredible! Thumbs up if listening in 2019! ⚡️🎸

A. T

It's absolutely beautiful!!

julie pippy

I agree, very much.

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Sunep Longkumer

18w

My dad passed away on 9/9/2016 and sometimes I forge my memories about him where I tend to forget how he even looked at times but you see one thing I'll always remember is the last day where he held my hand clover tightly within his palm and told me to remember his story, if I ever needed a story to listen to regardless of who the storyteller is 🤗 Am putting you out here because the world must be forced to find out who you really were and the secrets you withheld from us all. One day I shall read you out to us all :") Popsy my love, my everything my father!!!!!

Cilicia Area

The first time ive heard this song was my friend father's funeral.
Everytime i hear the song it brings me to a deepest sadness.now i know there is a very personal story of the composer,Eric Clapton himself😥😭😭😭

Chief Meowmeow

12w

Lost my 5 month son while he was still in the womb. Will never get over my loss but I have peace. Little Jonah has gave me the will to do the best in the life I was blessed with.
Love Eric so much. He is a true legend and I comend him for carrying on and blessing us with some of the greatest music.

Rita

21w↑2

Momentos lindos que não voltam mais desde o dia que Deus te chamou para morar com ele meu primeiro amor 43 anos bem vivido e restou do nosso amor nossas duas filhas lindas !

Ксения Ушанова

2y↑2.3K

I lost my 12 year old son this August. I must be strong and carry on...

Joe Au

😞😞

austin connor

19w

@Kirsi Honkalampi thanks very much, where are you from?

Kirsi Honkalampi

19w

@austin connor I am very sorry to hear that, I hope all best of you

austin connor

20w

@Kirsi Honkalampi am so sorry about take heart God knows the best, I lost colleagues last year in Afghanistan bomb blast by the Taliban

Jahiiid

52w

Mmm wowwww Rest In Peace you your son❤️may his beautiful souls rest in heaven!

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G

19w↑1

Com certeza que irá encontra- lo e o reconhecerá.
Viverão felizes por toda a eternidade.
João 5: 28,29

Pink Vanilla Caramel

23w↑10

I lost my dad 11 years ago and I lost my oldest brother 2 years ago. This song hit me hard till now 💔

Reading For Klaire

17w

You Will SEE them again honey. Greetings from mexico

Francisco Sanchez

You will make it Dave! Mis oraciones esta contigo. Bendiciones. 🙏🏻Blessings!

Dro Soprano

We played this song at my pops funeral I’ll never be able to hear this song without me thinking about him. I love n miss u pops 🕊

rachmania dhianty mevidya

1y↑5.1K

Just lost my son 2 weeks ago, he only lived 13 hours in the world. And I miss him so much, wish I could kiss and hug him longer. Please pray for him in heaven🙏🙏😥💐

Katarina Pohlodkova

😪❤

Daisy Olim

Fly high for your baby😭😭
May father on may 6 death anniversary in 22 years until now it's heart's

Shanna Wilson

I will pray for you I'm sure that is something you live with everyday.

Muhammad Abu Sidiq Rahim

your son soon can change your tears and brings you to heaven, sorry for your loss

Laars Elias

My heart is crying for him and all of those whom met God just so early.

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kevin graham

19w↑16

Played this at my 1 day old Sons funeral 😢 rip Little man we love you loads xx

Teresa Straughn

12w↑3

When I play this song it help ease the pain I have for my mom and dad I lost my mom 4 years ago and my dad 11 months ago but it feels like it was just like yesterday. I really truly miss them so much. Setting here crying my eyes out writing this..

N M

14w↑11

I lost my brother on 2nd June, 2021 due to a brain aneurysm. I miss him so much.... Memories are all I have. What I wouldn't give to see him or hear voice again. I just miss him so much. Hope he's happy in heaven.

Nick Rossi

18w↑6

I can't know if when he sings this song at every concert, it is cathartic for him or it reaches into his gut again each time. For me, it is just a beautiful song by a father

kfir levy

6y↑2.5K

My heart and soul is with the people who lost their loved ones, no matter who you are, god bless all of you <3

אורי נצר

איזה גבר אתה

abc def

amen thx

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Ali Syed

20w↑5

a shiver runs up my spine each time i play this song. i can never relate to such a painful experience that Eric and many commenters here mentioned. i wish peace, love to everyone. And thanks for a great composition Eric Clapton. God bless yours🙏🏽

Colette' G.

10w↑2

🙏🏼 God bless us all that have lost a child.
I think we’re the strongest people in the world .

Eric Clapton

Thank you for the love and support

Lebenshof Auenland

17w↑3

Thankyou Eric Clapton from the bottom of my heart. Peace and freedom for everyone 💚

Dan Lamacraft

I lost my mom 12 days suddenly and unexpectedly at the young age of 67. She was my rock and she was such a wonderful person inside out. I miss you mom. Gone but never forgotten 💔 😢 ❤️

Ali Benhenida

First time i hear this song and im already in love with it 😍😍

Michael Merritt

21w↑2

To loose a child knowing the days and years still must pass. It all makes sense. My thoughts exactly. After all the time, will you know me when you see me. What a masterpiece. 😔❤️

Steve R

13w↑6

It’s been 4 and a half years since I lost my Mom and I miss her everyday. Hope we will see each other on the other side one day. Thanks for giving me and our family the best life possible.

Hugh Jass

23w↑17

Rest in peace grandma, mom, and grandpa.. I love playing guitar to alleviate the sadness, but this is one of those difficult songs to play since it brings all my memories to the surface. I tremble every time I try to play it. I'm amazed at how Clapton could perform it live considering how personal it is to him. You have to have some level of disconnect from the emotional connection or else you won't be able to perform it. He's a legend for sharing this with others and showing that despite feeling alone in your loss, it's something that nearly everyone goes through and has to accept.

"Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure. And I know there'll be no more, tears in heaven."

No

I lost my dad 2 days ago to a heart attack and I remember him showing me this song. It’s such a heart wrenching song and it expresses the feeling of loss so well

Gordon Marsh

Sorry for your loss keep strong

Allison Hurley

So sorry for your loss ❤

Jewell Lamendola

11w↑4

Eric Clapton, I join you in singing this heart wrenching song as I recently lost my daughter in 2020 💔 our babies will know us in heaven yes 😇😇

Virgil Van John

24w↑14

I lost my brother when he was 21 , you are a good person brother , rest in heaven 🙏

Stephanie Robertson

14w↑2

My mom use to play this song 32 years ago after she lost her father in a car accident. Three weeks ago I found my mom on the floor, unresponsive. She had a massive stroke. She was my best friend, my rock, and I just feel so lost without her. So now I listen to this song for her. I love you Mama

Mr. ICE

1y↑1.6K

9year old me: listening to this song
17year old me: feeling this song
I miss you dad🥺

Ging Freecss

39w↑1

Alvin Bacalla

43w

miss my dad too

HERBWELSHMAN

43w

no one asked or cares tbh

Annur Desnoza Syarif

44w

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏

关禾

44w

他也想你

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Vivian Sharon

This song has always been a beautiful nice song playing it today as just lost a close friend who passed away this morning😢😭🙏

Miquel Dd

20w

After a years.. this song still hit hard

Ana Guerra

18w↑5

Every time I hear this I remember how this song made me feel the 1st time I heard it. I had just lost my Dad. Thank you.

Eric Clapton

16w

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

matt torres

15w↑6

Lost my mom a week ago yesterday. She loved this song. I am the only child. She was the glue for my dad and I. It's difficult.

Luke Matthews

I feel your pain I look at my son and feel so blessed my heart goes out to you your the strongest person

Neota Chadd

This song was played at my brother's funeral. Oh how it fits. Rip Bob❤

ben yaeger

19w

I'm at the tail end of my neurological condition (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and this song gives me hope and a few minutes of peace. I'm thankful that Eric was born.

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