I Count the Tears


"I Count the Tears" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and performed by The Drifters, with Ben E. King singing lead. In 1960, the track reached No. 6 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 17 on the U.S. pop chart, and No. 28 on the UK [Singles Chart].
It was featured on their 1962 album, Save the Last Dance for Me.
A theme from the song was later used for the chorus of Let's [Live for Today (song)|Let's Live for Today]

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