Tears Dry On Their Own

by Amy Winehouse

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All I can ev er be to you Why is the dark ness we once knew (C#7)and this deep man re gret I had to get ac (F#m7)cus tomed to.

We could ’ve (Emaj7)Once it felt so right, an ti ci (G#m7)pa tion that is high,

(C#7)lived and wait ing in ho tel rooms (F#m7)late at night.

I knew I (Emaj7)had n’t met my match, re grets, with ev ’ry (G#m7)mo ment we could snatch

And (C#7)I don’t know why I let my self get (F#m7)so at tached.

It’s my re (Emaj7)spon si bil i ty, and you don’t (G#m7)owe noth in’ to me.

But (C#7)to cut my self of I have no ca (F#m7)pac i ty.

He walks a way,

the sun goes down.

He takes the day, but I am (Csus)grown.

And in your (F#m9)way

in this (A)cool shade

my tears (E)dry on their own.

I don’t er un der stand.

Why do I stress a man once knew (C#7)when there’s so man y big ger things to than ac (F#m7)him at hand?

We could ’ve (Emaj7)nev er had it all.

an ti We (G#m7)had to hit a wall.

(C#7)And this is ing in ev i ta (F#m7)ble with drawl.

E ven if (Emaj7)I stop want ing you, re grets, and no per (G#m7)spec tive push es through.

And (C#7)I’ll be some next I man’s the oth er (F#m7)wom an soon.

I can not (Emaj7)play my self a gain.

I should not (G#m7)be my own best friend.

Not (C#7)fuck a my self blaze in the head with (F#m7)stu pid men.

He walks a way,

the sun goes down.

He takes the day, but I am (Csus)grown.

And in your (F#m9)way

in this (A)cool shade

my tears (E)dry on their own.

Wish

He (A)walks a way,

the whole sun goes down.

He takes the day, but I am (Csus)grown.

Ba by, in your (F#m9)grey,

in this (B7)cool shade, my tears (E)dry on their own.

Yeah, (F#m7)leave your gray to (B7)shade,

my tears dry (E)on their own.

In your gray, in this (A)cool shade my tears (E)dry on their own.

Yeah (F#m7)in the gray,

in this cool (B7)shade

my tears (E)dry on their own.

Tears Dry On Their Own by Amy Winehouse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tears Dry On Their Own” by Amy Winehouse 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 E at 90 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 "Tears Dry On Their Own" 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 "Tears Dry On Their Own"?
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.