The Tracks Of My Tears

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, doot.

Do, do, do, (Bm)do, (Am)do, (G)do.

Peo ple say I’m the (D)life of the par er ty ’cause (C)seem I tell a joke or two.

Al though I might be (C)laugh in’ loud a sub and (D)heart be y,

deep (C)in side ma I’m blue.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my (D)face.

You’ll see my (C)smile

looks out of (D)place.

Look a lit tle bit look (G)clos er (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears.

I need (C)you,

need (C)you.

Since you left me, you (D)see me an oth er ty ’cause (C)seem in’ like I’m hav or in’

al though she may be (C)cute, she’s just a sub sti (D)tute be cause

you’re (C)the per ma nent one.

So take a (G)good

(C)look at my (D)face.

You’ll see my (C)smile

looks out of (D)place.

Look a lit tle bit look (G)clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears.

I need (C)you,

need (C)you.

(C)you.

Hey, hey, yeah.

(Out (G)side.)

I’m mas quer (C)ad ing,

(In (G)side,) my hope is (C)fad ing,

(just a (G)clown.) ooh yeah, since you (C)put me (G)down.

My smile (F#m)is (Em)my (G)make (F#m)up (Em)I (G)wear (F#m)since (Em)my (G)break (F#m7)up (Em)with (D)you.

Ba by, take a (G)good look at my face.

You’ll see my (G)smile (C)looks out of place.

Yeah, (D)just look clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears,

(C)ba by, ba (G)by, (Am7)ba (G)by, ba by.

(D)Take a (G)good look at my face.

You’ll see my (G)smile (C)looks out of place.

Yeah, (D)just look clos er, (C)it’s eas y to trace (D)the tracks of my tears,

(C)ba by, ba (G)by, (Am7)ba (G)by, ba by.

(D)Take a

The Tracks Of My Tears — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "The Tracks Of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 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”

What key is "The Tracks Of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 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 100 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 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Tracks Of My Tears"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m, F#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles can I play here?
Try "OOO BABY BABY", "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME", "I SECOND THAT EMOTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Tracks Of My Tears" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Tracks Of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Tracks Of My Tears" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Tracks Of My Tears" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.