Tracks of My Tears

Song written by Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore and Marv Tarplin. It was originally performed by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in 1965.

Kim performed this track live with Midge Ure and his band at the Rock-a-Baby concert in 1991, and again with guitarist Benny Smith on 27 September 2019.

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Tracks of my Tears - Rock-a-Baby Concert, London (UK), 29 January 1991

Sheet music for 'Tracks of My Tears'

Lyrics

People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you

Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute she's just a substitute
'Cause you're the permanent one

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

(Outside) I'm masquerading
(Inside) my hope is fading
(Just a clown) ooh yeah since you put me down
My smile is my make-up I wear since my break-up with you

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

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