Funny Way Of Laughing - Burl Ives

Funny Way Of Laughing

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C F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
Your leaving didn't bother me
 
F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
I'm really happy as can be
 
G7
If you see me with a great big smile
 
C
At some party where the fun runs wild
 
F
If tears start to flow and I fall apart
 
C G7 C
Please don't think you broke my heart
 
C F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
Your leaving didn't bother me
 
F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
I'm really happy as can be
 
G7
If we meet on the street
 
C
And a little bitty tear rolls down my cheek
 
F
Please don't think it's because I'm blue
 
C G7 C
Or that I'm still in love with you
 
C F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
Your leaving didn't bother me
 
F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
I'm really happy as can be
 
G7
Remember the day you left our place
 
C
And how the tears rolled down my face
 
F
It wasn't because you were leaving me
 
C G7 C
I was happy because you were pleasing me
 
C F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
Your leaving didn't bother me
 
F
It's just my funny way of laughing
 
C
Yes my funny way of laughing
 
G7 F C
I'm really happy as can be

How to play Funny Way Of Laughing

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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