Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

What key is "Tears On My Pillow" by Little Anthony & The Imperials played in?

Tears On My Pillow 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 "Tears On My Pillow"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Tears On My Pillow" 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 "Tears On My Pillow"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Tears On My Pillow"?

"Tears On My Pillow" was originally performed by Little Anthony & The Imperials. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Tears On My Pillow"?

This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, F#7, G7.

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

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

Is there a karaoke version of "Tears On My Pillow" with lyrics?

Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tears On My Pillow" by Little Anthony & The Imperials. 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 "Tears On My Pillow" 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 "Tears On My Pillow" 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.