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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Tracks Of My Tears" by Linda Ronstadt in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "The Tracks Of My Tears" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Tracks Of My Tears" with hands-separate practice in G at 92 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Tracks Of My Tears" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Tracks Of My Tears" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.