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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I'll Drown In My Tears" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I'll Drown In My Tears”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I'll Drown In My Tears". Key of C, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.