"If Teardrops Were Silver" is a song written by Don Wayne that was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard.

Jean Shepard had nearly 20 years of commercial success in the country field, beginning in the 1950s honky tonk era.

[4] It received positive reception from Cash Box magazine who called the song "very pretty" and "bittersweet".

[3] Record World also praised the tune, writing, "Clever torch song should turn in to one of Jean's biggest to date.

"[5] "If Teardrops Were Silver" reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.