Lonely Teardrops

by Jackie Wilson

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Lyrics

Lone ly tear drops,

my pil low’s (Ebm)nev er dry.

Lone ly tear drops,

come home,

come (F7)home.

(CN.C.)Just say you will,

say you (Bb)will,

say you (Gm)will.

Hey

(Eb)hey.

My heart is (Cm7)cry in’, (Bb)cry in’.

Lone ly tear drops,

my pil low’s (Ebm)nev er dry.

Lone ly tear drops,

come

home,

come

(F7)home.

(CN.C.)Just say you will,

say you (Bb)will,

say you (Gm)will.

Hey

(Eb)hey.

Just

(Bb9)give

(Bb7)me an

oth

er chance

for (Ebm)our

ro mance,

come on and (Bb)tell me

that one day you’ll re (D7)turn,

’cause

ev ’ry day that you’ve been gone a way, you’ll know how my (F7)heart does

noth ing but

(Bb)burn.

(Bb)Cry in’

lone ly tear drops,

my pil low’s (Ebm)nev er dry.

Lone ly tear drops,

come

home, come

(F7)home.

(CN.C.)Just say you will, say you (Bb)will,

say you (Gm)will.

Hey

(Bb)hey,

say it right now, (Gm)ba by.

Come on, come (Bb)on.

Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lonely Teardrops” by Jackie Wilson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lonely Teardrops" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Lonely Teardrops"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Lonely Teardrops" use?
Just 10 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C, Cm7, D7, Eb, Ebm, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jackie Wilson songs work for kids?
Try "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher", "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher", "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.