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Laughing Boy

Pete Atkin

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Laughing Boy by Pete Atkin in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
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Verse 1
In GmAll The Rooms I've Hung My Hat, InCm7 All The Towns I've Been
It GmStuns Me I'm Not Dead Already From TheCm7 Shambles That I'vD7(+)e Seen
I've CmSeen A Girl HoldD# Back Her Hair TG#o Light A CiD7(+)garette
And GmThings Like That AA# Man Like Me Can'tD# Easily FD7(+)orget
I've Got The A#Only Cure For GmLife, And TheD# Cure For Life ID7(+)s Joy
Cm9I'm A Crying Man That EverD7(+)yone Calls Laughing GBoy

Verse 2
A GmKid Once Asked Me In Late September For ACm7 Shilling For The Guy
And I GmLooked That Little Operator In HerCm7 Wheeling-DealinD7(+)g Eye
And I CmTossed A Bob WithD# Deep Respect In HeG#r Old Man's TrilD7(+)by Hat
It GmSeems To Me That AA# Man Like Me CouldD# Die Of Things LikD7(+)e That
I've Got The A#Only Cure For GmLife, And TheD# Cure For Life ID7(+)s Joy
Cm9I'm A Crying Man That EverD7(+)yone Calls Laughing GBoy

Verse 3
I've GmSeen Landladies Who Lost Their Lovers At TheCm7 Time Of Rupert Brooke
And They GmPressed The Flowers From Sunday Rambles AndCm7 Then Forgot WhicD7(+)h Book
And I CmPaid The Rent Thinking D#'Anyway, Buddy, AG#t Least You Won't GD7(+)et Wet'
And I GmTried The Bed AndA# Lay There Thinking 'TheyD# Haven't Got YoD7(+)u Yet'
I've Got The A#Only Cure For GmLife, And TheD# Cure For Life ID7(+)s Joy
Cm9I'm A Crying Man That EverD7(+)yone Calls Laughing GBoy

Verse 4
I've GmRead The Labels On A Hundred Bottles ForCm7 Eyes And Lips And Hair
And I've GmSeen Girls Breathe On Their Fingernails AndCm7 Wiggle Them In ThD7(+)e Air
And I've CmOften Wondered Who TheD# Hell Remembers AG#s Far Back As LaD7(+)st Night
It GmSeems To Me That AA# Man Like Me Is TheD# Only One WhD7(+)o Might
I've Got The A#Only Cure For GmLife, And TheD# Cure For Life ID7(+)s Joy
Cm9I'm A Crying Man That EverD7(+)yone Calls Laughing GBoy
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Laughing Boy?

The chords for Laughing Boy are: A, D, G, C, E, Gm, Cm7, D7(+), Cm, D#, G#, A#

What is the original key of Laughing Boy?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Laughing Boy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Laughing Boy in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Laughing Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Laughing Boy on ukulele?

Chord Laughing Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Laughing Boy?

Laughing Boy uses 12 chords: A, D, G, C, E, Gm, Cm7, D7(+), Cm, D#, G#, A#

What is the easiest way to play Laughing Boy?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Laughing Boy released in?

Laughing Boy was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Laughing Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Laughing Boy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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