The Tracks of My Tears Miracles members Smokey Robinson (lead vocalist), Pete Moore (bass vocalist), and Marv Tarplin (guitarist). In the five-LP publication "The Motown Story", by Motown Records, Robinson explained the origin of this song in these words: "'Tracks of My Tears' was actually started by Marv Tarplin, who is a young cat who plays guitar for our act. So he had this musical thing [sings melody], you know, and we worked around with it, and worked around, and it became 'Tracks of My Tears'." Tarplin's guitar licks at the song's intro are among the most famous in pop music history. "The Tracks of
Wise Guy (musical) sentimental guy [Wilson:] You're as wrong as you can be In your estimate of me When the rent for my apartment Is delayed a month or three If some tears will save the rent I'm a very sentimental guy When I'm speaking soft and low To a copper that I know Who is taking in a pal And I would like him to let go If a sob will get consent I'm a very sentimental guy I melt with the breath of springtime When grass starts to green the lawn I get very sentimental As I take my coat to