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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Tracks Of My Tears" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Tracks Of My Tears”

Where are the chord symbols for "The Tracks Of My Tears" 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 Tracks Of My Tears" is in G.
What key is "The Tracks Of My Tears" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
The Tracks Of My Tears is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Tracks Of My Tears" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
"The Tracks Of My Tears" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "The Tracks Of My Tears" 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 Tracks Of My Tears" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.