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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 — 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 D, 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.