“Tears in Heaven” is a song by British musician Eric Clapton, which was first released in 1992 on his album “Unplugged”. The song was written by Clapton together with songwriter Will Jennings. The ballad is known for its emotional depth and touching melody.

The inspiration for “Tears in Heaven” came from a tragic event in Eric Clapton’s life. In March 1991, his four-year-old son Conor died after falling from the window of a New York skyscraper. The lyrics of the song reflect Clapton’s pain and his questions about life after death. The song deals with themes such as loss, grief and the hope of seeing a loved one again in heaven.

The gentle acoustic guitar melody and the sensitive lyrics lend the song a special intimacy. “Tears in Heaven” became one of the best-known and most important songs of Clapton’s career.