The Laughing Woman
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Intro: C (B) Bb Am
Verse
C (B) Bb Am C
Laughing woman do you worry about anything?
C (B) Bb Am C
Nothing seems to bother you not even your bad knees
C (B) Bb Am C
Your husband is concerned with your behavior He’s upset
C (B) Bb Am C
He sits by the window with his head inside his hands
[Refrão]
B7 F Em Am
Can you stop thinking life’s a joke
B7 F Em Am
When you know everybody hurts
B7 F Em Am
Pretending everything’s just fine
B7 F Em Am
Leaving your dignity behind
Bridge
F C G Am Bb F G
Maybe the laughing woman’s been right along
F C G Am Bb F G
Her husband just brings her down But she just rides along
Outro
C (B) Bb Am x3
How to play The Laughing Woman
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.