I'll Drown In My Own Tears

by Ray Charles
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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 Track

Free piano accompaniment for "I'll Drown In My Own Tears" by Ray Charles. 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 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

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.

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