Lyrics
It brings a (C)tear
in to my (C6)eyes
when I be (F7)gin
to re al (F#dim7)ize
I’ve cried so (C)much
since you’ve been (Am)gone.
I guess I’ll (D7)drown in
my own (G7)tears.
I sit and (C)cry
just like a (C6)child.
My pour in’ (F7)tears
are run nin’ (F#dim7)wild.
If you don’t (C)think
you’ll be (Am)home (C7)soon,
(F#dim7)I guess I’ll (C)drown, (Am7)oh, (D7)yes, (F)in my own (C)tears.
I know it’s (F6)true,
in to each (F#dim7)life
some (C)rain,
rain must (G7)pour.
I’m so (F)blue
here with out (F#dim7)you.
It keeps a (D7)rain in’
more and (G)more.
Why can’t (C)you
come on (C)home,
oh (C7)yeah, so I (F7)won’t
be all a (F#dim7)lone?
If you don’t (C)think
you’ll be (C7)home soon,
(F#dim7)I guess I’ll (C6)(drown in my own (F)tears).
Don’t let me (C7)(drown in my own (F)tears).
When I’m in trou ble (C7)(drown in my own (F)tears), don’t let me (C7)(drown in my own (F)tears).
I guess I’ll (Cm)drown (Am7)in (D7)my (F)own (C)tears.
(F)Oh, (C7)ooh.
I'll Drown In My Tears by Ray Charles
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “I'll Drown In My Tears”
- What key is "I'll Drown In My Tears" in?
- "I'll Drown In My Tears" by Ray Charles is in the key of C with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I'll Drown In My Tears" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I'll Drown In My Tears" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "I'll Drown In My Tears" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.