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(Gb)Oh yeah.
Now, (Gb)if there’s a smile up (Gb)on my face, it’s it’s on ly there try ing to fool my the pub lic; in but when it comes down to (Gb)fool ing you,
now, hon ey, that’s quite dif f’rent sub ject.
Don’t (Db)let my (Gb)glad ex pres sion
give you been the (Gb)wrong im pres sion; de real ly I’m sad,
oh, sad der than sad,
you’re gone and I’m hurt ing so bad,
like a clown, I pre tend to be glad.
Now there’s some (Ab)sad things known to man
but ain’t (Bbm)too much sad der than the tears of a (Db)clown,
when there’s no one a round.
(Gb)Oh yeah.
Now, (Gb)if I ap pear to (Gb)be care free, it’s on ly to cam ou ing flage fool my the sad ness; in or der to shield my to (Gb)pride, I try
to er this hurt with show f’rent of ness.
Don’t (Db)let my (Gb)show con vince you
that I’ve been the (Gb)hap py since you de cid ed to go,
I need der you so,
you’re I’m and I want you to know,
but for oth ers I put on a show.
Now there’s some (Ab)sad things known to man
but ain’t (Bbm)too much sad der than the tears of a (Db)clown,
when there’s no one a round.
(Gb)Oh yeah.
Now, (Gb)if I ap pear Just (Gb)like Pag li (Cb)ac ci did,
I try to (Gb)keep my sad ness hid, smil ing in the (Gb)pub lic eye,
but in my (Db)lone ly (Gb)room I cry the tears of a (Db)clown,
when there’s no one a round.
(Gb)Oh yeah, (Db)ba by!
Now, (Gb)if there’s a smile
The Tears Of A Clown — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Tears Of A Clown" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 120 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 “The Tears Of A Clown”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles played in?
- The Tears Of A Clown is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Tears Of A Clown" 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 "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- "The Tears Of A Clown" was originally performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cb, Db, F, Gb, Gbmaj7.
- What other songs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles can I play here?
- Try "OOO BABY BABY", "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME", "THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Tears Of A Clown". Key of Db, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.