Other arrangements of I'll Drown In My Tears
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'll Drown In My Tears" by Ray Charles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “I'll Drown In My Tears”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I'll Drown In My Tears" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'll Drown In My Tears" by Ray Charles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I'll Drown In My Tears" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I'll Drown In My Tears" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.