Tears On My Pillow

by Little Anthony & The Imperials

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Lyrics

You don’t re (Am)mem ber me,

but I re (G7)mem ber you.

’Twas not so (Am)long a go

you broke my (G7)heart in two.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

If we could (Am)start a new,

I would n’t (G7)hes i tate.

I’d glad ly (Am)take you back

and tempt the (G7)hand of fate.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

(F)Love is (G7)not a (C)gad get,

(F)love is (G7)not a (C)toy.

(F#7)When you find the (G7)one you love she’ll (F#7)fill your heart with (G7)joy.

Be fore you (Am)go a way,

my dar ling, (G7)think of me.

There may be (Am)still a chance

to end my (G7)mis er y.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

You don’t re (Am)mem ber me,

but I re (G7)mem ber you.

’Twas not so (Am)long a go

you broke my (G7)heart in two.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

If we could (Am)start a new,

I would n’t (G7)hes i tate.

I’d glad ly (Am)take you back

and tempt the (G7)hand of fate.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

(F)Love is (G7)not a (C)gad get,

(F)love is (G7)not a (C)toy.

(F#7)When you find the (G7)one you love he’ll (F#7)fill your heart with (G7)joy.

Be fore you (Am)go a way,

my dar ling, (G7)think of me.

There may be (Am)still a chance

to end my (G7)mis er y.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

(C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

Tears On My Pillow by Little Anthony & The Imperials — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tears On My Pillow” by Little Anthony & The Imperials 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 On My Pillow" 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 On My Pillow"?
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.