The Tracks Of My Tears

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

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Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, (Bm)do, (Am)do, (G)do.

Peo ple say I’m the (D)life of the par er ty ’cause (C)seem I tell a joke or two.

Al though I might be (C)laugh in’ loud a sub and (D)heart be y,

deep (C)in side ma I’m blue.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my (D)face.

You’ll see my (C)smile

looks out of (D)place.

Look a lit tle If bit you look (G)clos er (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears.

I need (C)you,

need (C)you.

Since you left me, you (D)see me an oth er ty ’cause (C)seem in’ like I’m hav or in’

al though she may be (C)cute, she’s just a sub sti (D)tute be cause

you’re (C)the per ma nent one.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my (D)face.

You’ll see my (C)smile

looks out of (D)place.

Look a lit tle If bit you look (G)clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears.

I need (C)you,

need (C)you.

(C)you.

Hey, hey, yeah.

(Out (G)side.)

I’m mas quer (C)ad ing,

(In (G)side,) my hope is (C)fad ing,

(just a (G)clown.) ooh yeah, since you (C)put me (G)down.

My smile (F#m)is (Em)my (G)make (F#m)up (Em)I (G)wear (F#m)since (Em)my (G)break (F#m7)up (Em)with (D)you.

Ba by, take a (G)good look at my face.

You’ll see my (G)smile (C)looks out of place.

Yeah, (D)just look clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears,

(C)ba by, ba (G)by, (Am7)ba (G)by, ba by.

(D)Take a (G)good look at my face.

You’ll see my (G)smile (C)looks out of place.

Yeah, (D)just look clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears,

(C)ba by, ba (G)by, (Am7)ba (G)by, ba by.

(D)Take a

The Tracks Of My Tears by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 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 G at 100 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Tracks Of My Tears" 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 "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
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.