Now, if there’s a smile up (G)on my face
(G)it’s on ly there try ing to (G)fool the pub lic; (G)but when it comes down to (G)fool ing you,
(G)now hon ey that’s quite a (G)diff ’rent sub ject.
Don’t (D)let my (G)glad ex pres sion
give you the (G)wrong im pres sion; (G)real ly I’m sad,
oh, (G)sad der than sad,
you’re gone and I’m hurt ing so bad,
like a clown, I pre tend to be (D)glad.
Now, there’s some (A)sad things known to man
but ain’t (Bm)too much sad der than the tears of a (D)clown,
when there’s no one a (G)round.
Just (G)like Pag li (C)ac ci did.
I try to (G)keep my (C)sad ness hid,
(D)smil ing in the (G)pub lic eye,
but in my (D)lone ly (G)room I cry the tears of a (D)clown.
The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Tears Of A Clown" in?
- "The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Tears Of A Clown" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "The Tears Of A Clown" 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 "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- This arrangement of "The Tears Of A Clown" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G.
- How long does it take to learn "The Tears Of A Clown" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.