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Laughing Boy

Pete Atkin

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
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Verse 1
In FmAll The Rooms I've Hung My Hat, InA#m7 All The Towns I've Been
It FmStuns Me I'm Not Dead Already From TheA#m7 Shambles That I'veC7(+) Seen
I've A#mSeen A Girl Hold C#Back Her Hair ToF# Light A CigC7(+)arette
And FmThings Like That AG# Man Like Me Can'tC# Easily FC7(+)orget
I've Got The G#Only Cure For FmLife, And TheC# Cure For Life IC7(+)s Joy
A#m9I'm A Crying Man That EveryC7(+)one Calls Laughing BFoy

Verse 2
A FmKid Once Asked Me In Late September For AA#m7 Shilling For The Guy
And I FmLooked That Little Operator In HerA#m7 Wheeling-DealingC7(+) Eye
And I A#mTossed A Bob With C#Deep Respect In HerF# Old Man's TrilbC7(+)y Hat
It FmSeems To Me That AG# Man Like Me CouldC# Die Of Things LikC7(+)e That
I've Got The G#Only Cure For FmLife, And TheC# Cure For Life IC7(+)s Joy
A#m9I'm A Crying Man That EveryC7(+)one Calls Laughing BFoy

Verse 3
I've FmSeen Landladies Who Lost Their Lovers At TheA#m7 Time Of Rupert Brooke
And They FmPressed The Flowers From Sunday Rambles AndA#m7 Then Forgot WhichC7(+) Book
And I A#mPaid The Rent Thinking 'C#Anyway, Buddy, AtF# Least You Won't GeC7(+)t Wet'
And I FmTried The Bed AndG# Lay There Thinking 'TheyC# Haven't Got YoC7(+)u Yet'
I've Got The G#Only Cure For FmLife, And TheC# Cure For Life IC7(+)s Joy
A#m9I'm A Crying Man That EveryC7(+)one Calls Laughing BFoy

Verse 4
I've FmRead The Labels On A Hundred Bottles ForA#m7 Eyes And Lips And Hair
And I've FmSeen Girls Breathe On Their Fingernails AndA#m7 Wiggle Them In TheC7(+) Air
And I've A#mOften Wondered Who The C#Hell Remembers AsF# Far Back As LasC7(+)t Night
It FmSeems To Me That AG# Man Like Me Is TheC# Only One WhC7(+)o Might
I've Got The G#Only Cure For FmLife, And TheC# Cure For Life IC7(+)s Joy
A#m9I'm A Crying Man That EveryC7(+)one Calls Laughing BFoy
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Laughing Boy?

The chords for Laughing Boy are: G, C, F, A#, D, Fm, A#m7, C7(+), A#m, C#, F#, G#

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: G, C, F, A#, D, Fm, A#m7, C7(+), A#m, C#, F#, G#

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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