Tears Dry On Their Own

by Amy Winehouse
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Lyrics

(E)All I can ev er be to you, (F#)is the dark ness that we knew, and (A)this re gret I (C#m)got ac cus tomed to.

(E)Once it was so right, (F#)when we were at our high,

(A)wait ing for you (C#m)in the ho (F#m)tel at night, I knew I had n’t met my match, but (F#)ev ’ry mo ment we could snatch, I (A)don’t know why I got (F#m)so at tached,

it’s my res (E)pon si bi li ty, (F#)you don’t owe no thing to me, but to (A)walk a way I (C#m)have no ca (F#m)pa ci ty.

He walks (F#m)a way, the sun (C#m)goes down, he takes the day but I’m grown, and in your grey, in this (G#m)blue shade, my (F#m)tears dry (G#m)their own.

(E)I don’t un der stand, (F#)why do I stress a man, when (A)there’s so ma ny (C#m)bet ter things at hand?

We could have (E)nev er had it all, (F#)we had to hit a wall, so (A)this is in ev (C#m)i ta ble with drawal.

E ven if stop want ing you, (F#)and pers pec tive push es thru, I’ll (A)be some next man’s oth er (F#m)wo man soon.

I should n’t (E)play my self a gain, I (F#)should just be my own best friend, not (A)fuck my self (C#m)in the head (F#m)with stu pid men.

walks (F#m)a way, the sun (C#m)goes down, he takes the day but I’m grown, and in your grey, in this (G#m)blue shade, my (F#m)tears dry (G#m)their own.

So (A)we are his to ry, your sha dow cov ers me, the sky a bove, a blaze.

He walks a way, the sun goes down, he takes the day but I’m grown, and in your grey, in this blue shade, my tears dry on their own.

I (E)wish I could say no re grets, and (F#)no e mo tion al debts, and (A)as we kiss good (C#m)bye the (F#m)sun sets.

So (E)we are his to ry, (F#)the sha dow cov ers me, the (A)sky a bove a blaze that (F#m)on ly lov ers see.

He walks (F#m)a way, the sun (C#m)goes down, he takes the day but I’m grown, and in your grey, my (G#m7)blue shade, my (F#m)tears dry (G#m)on their (A)own.

Woah,

he walks (F#m)a way, the sun (C#m)goes down, he takes the day but I’m grown, and in your

(G#m7)deep shade, my (F#m)tears dry (G#m)on their (A)own.

Woah,

he tears dry.

Tears Dry On Their Own — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Tears Dry On Their Own

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Tears Dry On Their Own" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Tears Dry On Their Own".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse in?
The backing track is in E at 120 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 "Tears Dry On Their Own" 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 "Tears Dry On Their Own"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tears Dry On Their Own", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tears Dry On Their Own" 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 "Tears Dry On Their Own"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tears Dry On Their Own"?
"Tears Dry On Their Own" was originally performed by Amy Winehouse. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Amy Winehouse are available?
Other accompaniments by Amy Winehouse: "Back To Black", "Love Is A Losing Game", "Rehab". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Tears Dry On Their Own" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Tears Dry On Their Own" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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