It brings a (C6)tear
in to my (C6)eyes
when I be (F)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 (C6)cry
just like a (C6)child.
my pour in’ (F)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.
(C7)I know it’s (F6)true,
in to each (F#dim7)life
some (C)rain,
rain must (C7)pour.
I’m so (F6)blue
here with out (F#dim7)you.
It keeps a (D7)rain
in’
more and (G7)more.
Why can’t (C6)you
come on (C6)home,
oh yeah, so I (F)won’t
be all a (F#dim7)lone?
If you don’t (C)think
you’ll be (Am)home
(C7)soon,
(F#dim7)I guess I’ll (C7)(drown in (C7)my own (F)tears).
Don’t let me (F)(drown in my own 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 (C)drown
(Am7)in
(D7)my
(F)own
(C)tears.
(F)Oh,
(C7)ooh.
I'll Drown In My Tears by Ray Charles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- 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 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "I'll Drown In My Tears" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
- This arrangement of "I'll Drown In My Tears" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, C7, D7, E7, F, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "I'll Drown In My Tears" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.