The Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson

Key: G · 99 BPM · 4/4

The Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: D-G-C-G. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGD-G-C
Capo 3EB-E-A
Capo 5DA-D-G
Capo 7CG-C-F

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:01 C
  • 0:03 D
  • 0:05 G
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:14 D
  • 0:15 G
  • 0:16 C
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:21 C
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:25 G
  • 0:26 C
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:31 C
  • 0:34 D
  • 0:35 G
  • 0:36 C
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:41 C
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:46 C
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:51 C
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:55 G
  • 0:56 C
  • 0:59 G
  • 1:00 C
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:03 C
  • 1:04 G
  • 1:06 C
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:14 G
  • 1:16 C
  • 1:19 D
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:21 C
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:28 D
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:31 C
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:36 C
  • 1:38 D
  • 1:40 G
  • 1:41 C
  • 1:43 G
  • 1:45 C
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:47 C
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:54 C
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:57 C
  • 1:58 G
  • 1:59 C
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:02 C
  • 2:03 G
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:07 C
  • 2:08 G
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:12 Em
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:19 G
  • 2:20 C
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:24 G
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:27 Em
  • 2:27 D
  • 2:29 G
  • 2:30 C
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:34 C
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:42 D
  • 2:43 G
  • 2:44 C
  • 2:47 D
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:49 C
  • 2:52 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is The Tracks of My Tears in?

The Tracks of My Tears is in G major.

What chords does The Tracks of My Tears use?

The core of The Tracks of My Tears cycles through D, G, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of The Tracks of My Tears?

The Tracks of My Tears runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does The Tracks of My Tears use?

The Tracks of My Tears follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for The Tracks of My Tears?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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