The Tears Of A Clown

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Tears Of A Clown" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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About “The Tears Of A Clown”

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 D 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G.
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.

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