1991年，Eric Clapton 四岁的儿子Cornor不慎从母亲家里53层楼上的窗口跌落。Eric在后面的几个月时间里，一直生活在疯狂与悲哀中。
1992年，Eric与Will Jennings合写了这首Tears in Heaven
Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven.
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven.
Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please.
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven.
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven.
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven.
Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please.
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven.
孩子是跌落人间的天使。那些被上帝早早招回的灵魂在天堂中会平安和快乐吧。
2004年，Eric Clapton决定不再公开演唱这首歌。原因是“I didn't feel the loss anymore, which is so much a part of performing those songs.”