I'll Drown In My Tears

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'll Drown In My Tears" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I'll Drown In My Tears”

Can I play "I'll Drown In My Tears" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'll Drown In My Tears" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 72 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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, C7, D7, E7, F, +4 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'll Drown In My Tears" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I'll Drown In My Tears"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'll Drown In My Tears" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.