Tracks Of My Tears

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

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

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

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)clo ser, it’s (C)eas y to trace the (D7)tracks of my (G)tears.

I need you,

need (C)you.

Hey, (C)hey yeah.

(Out (C)side)

I’m mas que (C)rad ing.

(In (C)side) my hope is (G)fad ing; a (Just a (C)clown) ooh yeah a since you put me down, my (Dsus)smile is my make up I wear since my break up with (D7)you.

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Tracks Of My Tears — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Tracks Of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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 “Tracks Of My Tears”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Tracks Of My Tears"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Tracks Of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles played in?
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 "Tracks Of My Tears"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tracks Of My Tears" 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 "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 "Tracks Of My Tears"?
"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 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Tracks Of My Tears" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.