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The Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

"The Tears of a Clown" is a poignant song by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles that beautifully expresses the juxtaposition of outward happiness and inner sorrow. Through its soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song explores themes of loneliness, sadness, and the struggle to maintain a brave face for the world while battling deep emotional pain. The chorus, filled with echoes of heartbreak, delivers a powerful reminder that even those who seem the happiest may be hiding their true feelings beneath a smile.

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The Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

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  1. le riff du soir 4 3 2 1 G C E A 1 1 2 2

  2. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN IntroSmokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003

  3. G D 4 3 2 1 G C E A 4 3 2 1 G C E A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4

  4. G C 4 3 2 1 G C E A 4 3 2 1 G C E A 1 1 1 2 2

  5. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN IntroSmokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003

  6. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 1Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 D G C Now if there's a smile on my face G D G C It's only there trying to fool the public G D G C But when it comes down to fooling you G D G C Now honey that's quite a different subject G D G C But don't let my glad expression G D G C Give you the wrong impression

  7. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 2Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G Cos really I’m sad oh I’m sadder than sad | D / / / | C / G / | Sad sad so sad | D / / / | C / G / | I hurt so bad | D / / / | C / G / | I pretend to be glad glad | D / / / | C / G / | But I’m really sad sad A F# Well they're some sad things known to man Bm G But ain't too much sadder than A 2100 F# 3121 Bm 4222

  8. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 3Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D riff The tears of a clown D riff When there's noone around |: D G | C G :| x2 Vamp: Oh yeah baby don’t you know now D 2225 G 0232 C 0003

  9. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 4Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G D G C Now if I appear to be carefree G D G C It's only to camouflage my sadness G D G C And honey to shield my pride I try G D G C To cover this hurt with a show of gladness G D G C But don't let my show convince you G D G C That I've been happy since you G D G C Cos I need to go, oh I need you so G D G C Look I'm hurt and I want you to know G D G C For others I put on a show

  10. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 5Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G Cos really I’m sad oh I’m sadder than sad | D / / / | C / G / | Sad sad so sad | D / / / | C / G / | I hurt so bad | D / / / | C / G / | I pretend to be glad glad | D / / / | C / G / | But I’m really sad sad A F# Well they're some sad things known to man Bm G But ain't too much sadder than A 2100 F# 3121 Bm 4222

  11. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 6Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D riff The tears of a clown D riff When there's noone around |: D G | C G :| x2 Vamp: Oh yeah baby don’t you know now D 2225 G 0232 C 0003

  12. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 7Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G D G C Just like Pagliacci did G D G C I try to keep my surface hid G D C Smiling in the crowd I try G D G C But in a lonely room I cry

  13. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 8Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G Cos really I’m sad oh I’m sadder than sad | D / / / | C / G / | Sad sad so sad | D / / / | C / G / | I hurt so bad | D / / / | C / G / | I pretend to be glad glad | D / / / | C / G / | But I’m really sad sad

  14. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 9Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D riff The tears of a clown D riff When there's noone around |: D G | C G :| x2 Vamp: Oh yeah baby don’t you know now D 2225 G 0232 C 0003

  15. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN 10Smokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G D G C Now if there's a smile on my face G D G C Don't let my glad expression G D G C Give you the wrong impression G D G C Don't let this smile I wear G G G C Make you think that I don't care

  16. THE TEARS OF A CLOWN FINALSmokey Robinson and the Miracles D 2225 G 0232 C 0003 G Cos really I’m sad oh I’m sadder than sad | D / / / | C / G / | Sad sad so sad | D / / / | C / G / | I hurt so bad | D / / / | C / G / | I pretend to be glad glad | D / / / | C / G / | But I’m really sad sad

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