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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I'll Drown In My Tears" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 BPM.
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About “I'll Drown In My Tears”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I'll Drown In My Tears" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'll Drown In My Tears" is in C.
- What key is "I'll Drown In My Tears" by Ray Charles played in?
- I'll Drown In My Tears is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'll Drown In My Tears" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- "I'll Drown In My Tears" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I'll Drown In My Tears" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'll Drown In My Tears" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.