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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Tears Of A Clown" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “The Tears Of A Clown”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Tears Of A Clown" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Tears Of A Clown" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "The Tears Of A Clown" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Tears Of A Clown" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Tears Of A Clown"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.