I'll Drown In My Own Tears

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

It brings a (Db)tear

in to my (Db9)eyes,

when I be (Gb)gin

to re a (Gdim)lise

I’ve cried so (Db)much

since you’ve (Bbm)been gone,

(Bb7)I guess I’m (Eb9)drown

in’

my own (Ab)tears.

I sit and cry

just like a child,

(Db7)my pour in’ (Gb)tears

are run nin’ (Gdim)wild.

If you don’t (Db)think

you’ll be home

soon,

(Gdim)I’ll guess I’ll (Db)drown,

oh

(Eb9)yes,

(Ab7)in my own (Db)tears.

(Db9)I know it’s (Gb)true,

mm, in to each (Gdim)life,

oh some (Db)rain,

rain must (Db)pour.

I’m,

so blue

here with out (Gdim)you,

it keeps a (Eb7)rain

in’

more and more.

Why can’t (Db)you

come on

home?

Ooh yes, so I (Gb)won’t

be all a (Gdim)lone.

If you don’t (Db)think

you’ll be home soon,

(Gdim)I guess I’ll (Db6)(drown in my own (Gb)tears),

(Db6)(drown in my own (Gb)tears),

(Db6)(drown in my own (Gb)tears),

(Db6)(drown in my own (Gb)tears).

I guess I’ll (Db)drown

(Bbm7)in

(Eb7)my

(Ab7)own

(Db)tears.

(Gb)Oh,

(Db9)mm.

I'll Drown In My Own Tears — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" by Ray Charles in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Gb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I'll Drown In My Own Tears”

Why does the accompaniment for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" by Ray Charles in?
The backing track is in Gb at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I'll Drown In My Own Tears"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I'll Drown In My Own Tears"?
"I'll Drown In My Own Tears" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for I'll Drown In My Own Tears by Ray Charles, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Gb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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