TEARS IN HEAVEN As recorded by Eric Clapton (From the 2002 Album ERIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED) Transcribed by Jesse Gress and Askold Buk (PTab: benjido@email.com) A
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A Intro (0:00)
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TEARS IN HEAVEN - Eric Clapton
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TEARS IN HEAVEN - Eric Clapton
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To Coda
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