"The Tracks Of My Tears" lyrics

"The Tracks Of My Tears"
(Live from Newcastle, UK 2023)
(originally by The Miracles)


People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
And 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
If you look closer you'll see the trace
Of the tracks of my tears
Oh, the tracks of my tears

Since you left me, if you see me with another girl
And it seems like I'm having fun
And although she may be cute, she's just a substitute
You're the permanent one

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer you'll see the trace
Of the tracks of my tears
Oh, the tracks of my tears

Outside, I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown since you put me down
My smile is just my makeup
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
If you look closer you'll see the trace
Of the tracks of my tears

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer you'll see the trace
Of the tracks of my tears
Oh, the tracks of my tears
The tracks of my tears
The tracks of my tears
The tracks of my tears


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