Save Your Tears

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Boyce Avenue verified

Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[C5]I saw you dancing [C5]in a crowded room
[C5]You look so happy [C5]when I'm not with you
[C5]But then you saw [C5]me, caught you by surprise
[C5]A single teardrop [C5]falling from your eye
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]You could have asked me [C5]why I broke your heart
[C5]You could've told me [C5]that you fell apart
[C5]But you walked past [C5]me like I wasn't there
[C5]And just pretended [C5]like you didn't care
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]Take me back [C5]'cause I wanna stay
[C5]Save your [C5]tears for another
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]I made you think [C5]that I would always stay
[C5]I said some things [C5]that I should never say
[C5]Yeah, I broke your heart [C5]like someone did to mine
[C5]And now you won't love [C5]me for a second time
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]Oh, girl, said I make [C5]you cry when I run away
[C5]Girl, take me back [C5]'cause I wanna stay
[C5]Save your [C5]tears for another
[C5]I realize that [C5]I'm much too late
[C5]And you [C5]deserve someone better
[C5]Save your tears for [C5]another day (oh, yeah)
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]Save your tears for [C5]another day, ooh, girl
[C5]I said save your [C5]tears for another day, yeah
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Cover

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Save Your Tears by Boyce Avenue is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Save Your Tears by Boyce Avenue: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (C5) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C5 to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – vi – iii – V – ii – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C5 C Am Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G Dm F

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – iii – V – ii – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Save Your Tears (Boyce Avenue)?

To play the Easy Chords for Save Your Tears, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Save Your Tears?

The original recording key for Save Your Tears by Boyce Avenue is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[C5]I saw you dancing [C5]in a crowded room
[C5]You look so happy [C5]when I'm not with you
[C5]But then you saw [C5]me, caught you by surprise
[C5]A single teardrop [C5]falling from your eye
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]You could have asked me [C5]why I broke your heart
[C5]You could've told me [C5]that you fell apart
[C5]But you walked past [C5]me like I wasn't there
[C5]And just pretended [C5]like you didn't care
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]Take me back [C5]'cause I wanna stay
[C5]Save your [C5]tears for another
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]I made you think [C5]that I would always stay
[C5]I said some things [C5]that I should never say
[C5]Yeah, I broke your heart [C5]like someone did to mine
[C5]And now you won't love [C5]me for a second time
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]Oh, girl, said I make [C5]you cry when I run away
[C5]Girl, take me back [C5]'cause I wanna stay
[C5]Save your [C5]tears for another
[C5]I realize that [C5]I'm much too late
[C5]And you [C5]deserve someone better
[C5]Save your tears for [C5]another day (oh, yeah)
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]I don't know [C5]why I run away
[C5]I'll make you cry [C5]when I run away
[C5]Save your tears for [C5]another day, ooh, girl
[C5]I said save your [C5]tears for another day, yeah
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day
[C5]Save your tears [C5]for another day