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Capo 1
AI'm so glad that you came by to Dsee me
ABut I'm afraid that I'm not much Eto see
ABut if those tears in your eyes are tears of Dpity
AThen it's best you don't Eshed them for Ame
CHORUS
Save your Etears for the ones who are lAivin'
It's too Elate for someone who has died
And this Dworld of mine long ago Aended
EIt ended when Dyou said Agoodbye
AYou tell me the children still Dmiss me
AAnd ask about me Eeveryday
AI'd give all the world just to Dsee them
ABut it's best they don't Esee me this Away
CHORUS
Save your Etears for the ones who are lAivin'
It's too Elate for someone who has died
And this Dworld of mine long ago Aended
EIt ended when Dyou said Agoodbye

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Save Your Tears

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 1

A D

I'm so glad that you came by to see me

A E

But I'm afraid that I'm not much to see

A D

But if those tears in your eyes are tears of pity

A E A

Then it's best you don't shed them for me

CHORUS

E A

Save your tears for the ones who are livin'

It's too late for someone who has died

D A

And this world of mine long ago ended

E D A

It ended when you said goodbye

A D

You tell me the children still miss me

A E

And ask about me everyday

A D

I'd give all the world just to see them

A E A

But it's best they don't see me this way

CHORUS

E A

Save your tears for the ones who are livin'

It's too late for someone who has died

D A

And this world of mine long ago ended

E D A

It ended when you said goodbye

About Save Your Tears Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Save Your Tears by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Save Your Tears chords”, “Save Your Tears guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Save Your Tears chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Save Your Tears chords and for experienced players who want accurate Save Your Tears lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E.

FAQ — Save Your Tears by Willie Nelson

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Is "Save Your Tears" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Save Your Tears" by Willie Nelson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Willie Nelson below.

What key is "Save Your Tears" in?

The chords for "Save Your Tears" show the original chord names (including A, D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.