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Laughing Boy

Pete Atkin

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
DA7G+:C XF 0A 2D 0 2 1

Verse 1
In CmAll The Rooms I've Hung My Hat, InFm7 All The Towns I've Been
It CmStuns Me I'm Not Dead Already From TheFm7 Shambles That I'vG7(+)e Seen
I've FmSeen A Girl HoldG# Back Her Hair TC#o Light A CiG7(+)garette
And CmThings Like That AD# Man Like Me Can'tG# Easily FG7(+)orget
I've Got The D#Only Cure For CmLife, And TheG# Cure For Life IG7(+)s Joy
Fm9I'm A Crying Man That EverG7(+)yone Calls Laughing CBoy

Verse 2
A CmKid Once Asked Me In Late September For AFm7 Shilling For The Guy
And I CmLooked That Little Operator In HerFm7 Wheeling-DealinG7(+)g Eye
And I FmTossed A Bob WithG# Deep Respect In HeC#r Old Man's TrilG7(+)by Hat
It CmSeems To Me That AD# Man Like Me CouldG# Die Of Things LikG7(+)e That
I've Got The D#Only Cure For CmLife, And TheG# Cure For Life IG7(+)s Joy
Fm9I'm A Crying Man That EverG7(+)yone Calls Laughing CBoy

Verse 3
I've CmSeen Landladies Who Lost Their Lovers At TheFm7 Time Of Rupert Brooke
And They CmPressed The Flowers From Sunday Rambles AndFm7 Then Forgot WhicG7(+)h Book
And I FmPaid The Rent Thinking G#'Anyway, Buddy, AC#t Least You Won't GG7(+)et Wet'
And I CmTried The Bed AndD# Lay There Thinking 'TheyG# Haven't Got YoG7(+)u Yet'
I've Got The D#Only Cure For CmLife, And TheG# Cure For Life IG7(+)s Joy
Fm9I'm A Crying Man That EverG7(+)yone Calls Laughing CBoy

Verse 4
I've CmRead The Labels On A Hundred Bottles ForFm7 Eyes And Lips And Hair
And I've CmSeen Girls Breathe On Their Fingernails AndFm7 Wiggle Them In ThG7(+)e Air
And I've FmOften Wondered Who TheG# Hell Remembers AC#s Far Back As LaG7(+)st Night
It CmSeems To Me That AD# Man Like Me Is TheG# Only One WhG7(+)o Might
I've Got The D#Only Cure For CmLife, And TheG# Cure For Life IG7(+)s Joy
Fm9I'm A Crying Man That EverG7(+)yone Calls Laughing CBoy
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Laughing Boy?

The chords for Laughing Boy are: D, G, C, F, A, Cm, Fm7, G7(+), Fm, G#, C#, D#

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: D, G, C, F, A, Cm, Fm7, G7(+), Fm, G#, C#, D#

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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