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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Save Your Tears Chords – Harmonica
The Weeknd’s hit song about a regretful encounter with an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
G
Am
F
Verse 2
F
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
G
Am
F (×2)
G
Am
F
Verse 3
F
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
G
Am
F (×2)
G
Am
F
Bridge
F
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
G
Am
F (×2)
G
Am
F
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, G, Am, C). Master switching between F and G smoothly, as it’s the most common transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Save Your Tears"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Save Your Tears" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Save Your Tears" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Save Your Tears"?
It was written by Abel Tesfaye, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2020.