Laugh 'n A 12
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Em D Em
I learned politeness on my mother's knee.
G D
I learned by uprightness my number of friends should increase.
Em D Em
- When I think about the things I've done,
G
I laugh out loud to no one.
D
Yeah, to no one.
Em
'Cause it's so hard to meet the eyes that I see.
Em G
When I try to open up my heart
D
There's something inside me 'n I know it is good
Bm Em
-But understanding is misunderstood.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2
Em D Em
-But I became honest mr. Mistaken
G D
Inspired of the curves my smile was makin'
Em D Em
Bumbers and kickers in one big stream
G D
I grow up in a livesize pinball machine!
D
Yeah - they're mean.!
Em
'Cause it's so hard to meet the eyes that I see.
G
When I try to open up my heart
D
There's something inside me 'n' I know it is good
Bm Em
-But understanding is misunderstood.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2
G
-On my behalf
D
There's something inside me 'n' I know it is good
Bm Em
-But understanding is misunderstood.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2
Em
-I tried to fill some silence
D
'Cause the silence feels so long
G D
-I knew the ice was gettin' thinner,
Em
but I kept skating on
D
My mother threw me into this world as a winner
-but by the light of the yellow beer
G D Em
They tell jokes I'll never get to hear
G
-On my behalf.
G D
There's something inside me 'n' I know it is good
Bm Em
-But understanding is misunderstood.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2
G
-On my behalf.
G D
There's something inside me 'n' I know it is good
Bm Em
-But understanding is misunderstood.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2.
Em D A Em
At the end of a smile; there's a laugh 'n a 1/2.
How to play Laugh 'n A 12
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.