What key is "Tears On My Pillow" in?

"Tears On My Pillow" by Little Anthony & The Imperials is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tears On My Pillow" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tears On My Pillow" 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 "Tears On My Pillow"?

This arrangement of "Tears On My Pillow" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, F#7, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Tears On My Pillow" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Little Anthony & The Imperials can I play here?

Try "GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD", "HURT SO BAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You don’t re (Am)mem ber me,

but I re (G7)mem ber you.

’Twas not so (Am)long a go

you broke my (G7)heart in two.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

If we could (Am)start a new,

I would n’t (G7)hes i tate.

I’d glad ly (Am)take you back

and tempt the (G7)hand of fate.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

(F)Love is (G7)not a (C)gad get,

(F)love is (G7)not a (C)toy.

(F#7)When you find the (G7)one you love she’ll (F#7)fill your heart with (G7)joy.

Be fore you (Am)go a way,

my dar ling, (G7)think of me.

There may be (Am)still a chance

to end my (G7)mis er y.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

You don’t re (Am)mem ber me,

but I re (G7)mem ber you.

’Twas not so (Am)long a go

you broke my (G7)heart in two.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

If we could (Am)start a new,

I would n’t (G7)hes i tate.

I’d glad ly (Am)take you back

and tempt the (G7)hand of fate.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

(F)Love is (G7)not a (C)gad get,

(F)love is (G7)not a (C)toy.

(F#7)When you find the (G7)one you love he’ll (F#7)fill your heart with (G7)joy.

Be fore you (Am)go a way,

my dar ling, (G7)think of me.

There may be (Am)still a chance

to end my (G7)mis er y.

Tears on my (G7)pil low,

(F)pain in my (G7)heart caused by (C)you.

(C)you.

Hoo hoo (F)hoo (G7)hoo (C)hoo.

Tears On My Pillow by Little Anthony & The Imperials

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tears On My Pillow”

What key is "Tears On My Pillow" in?: "Tears On My Pillow" by Little Anthony & The Imperials is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tears On My Pillow" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tears On My Pillow" 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 "Tears On My Pillow"?: This arrangement of "Tears On My Pillow" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, F#7, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Tears On My Pillow" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Little Anthony & The Imperials can I play here?: Try "GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD", "HURT SO BAD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.