The Tracks Of My Tears

by Linda Ronstadt
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Lyrics

Peo ple say me, I’m the (D7)life me of the par ty ’cause (C)I ing tell a joke or two.

Al though I (G)might be a laugh ing (D7)loud a and heart be y, deep in side I’m blue.

one.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my face,

you’ll see my (G)smile

(C)looks out of place.

If you look (G)clos er, it’s (C)eas y to trace the (D)tracks of my (G)tears.

Since you left me, if you (D7)see me with an oth er girl, (C)seem ing like I’m hav ing fun,

al though she (G)may be a cute, she’s (D7)just a sub sti be cause you’re the per ma nent one.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my face,

you’ll see my (G)smile

(C)looks out of place.

If you look (G)clos er, it’s (C)eas y to trace the (D)tracks of my (G)tears.

Hey, (C)hey, yeah.

(G)(Out (C)side)

I’m mas que (C)rad ing.

(In (C)side,)

my hope is (C)fad ing

(G)(just a (C)clown)

a since you (C)put me down,

my (G)smile (F#m)is (Em)my (G)make (F#m)up (Em)I (G)wear (F#m)since (Em)my (G)break (Em)up (G)with (D)you.

Ba by, take a (G)tears.

The Tracks Of My Tears by Linda Ronstadt

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “The Tracks Of My Tears”

What key is "The Tracks Of My Tears" in?
"The Tracks Of My Tears" by Linda Ronstadt is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Tracks Of My Tears" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 Tracks Of My Tears" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Tracks Of My Tears" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.