'' The Tracks of My Tears '' is a multiple award - winning and much covered R&B hit song introduced in 1965 by The Miracles on Motown 's Tamla label .
'' The Tracks of My Tears '' is a song written by Smokey Robinson , Pete Moore , and Marv Tarplin . 
 It is a multiple award - winning 1965 hit R&B song by The Miracles on Motown 's Tamla label .