The Laugh Of Recognition
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Capo 2
Em
Come on boys
C
It's time to settle down
G
What do you think you'll gain
D
From all this runnin' around?
Em
Come on boys
C
It's time to let it go
G
Everybody has a dream
D
That they will never own
Em
Come on boys
C
It's time to let her down
G
You might be surprised how far she'll get
D
With her feet on the ground
Em C G D
So come on boys
Am
Every night we always
Em
Led the pack
D
There and back
Am C Em
And we never could do anything half
D
Oh you have to laugh
You just gotta laugh
Em
So come on boys
C
It weren't not for tryin'
G
It's called the laugh of recognition
D
When you laugh but you feel like dyin'
Em
Come on boys
C
Now don't be shy
G
If we gotta walk away
D
We gotta hold our heads up high
Am Em
You're not the first one to start again
D
Come on now friends
Am C Em
There is something to be said for tenacity
D
I'll hold on to you
If you hold on to me
Em C G D
Come on boys
How to play The Laugh Of Recognition
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What is the starting chord?
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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.