Laughin' Boy, guitar Johnny's playing the blues so low

Laughin' Boy, don't it make you want to cry

You know, I can't imagine you were the magic boy so long ago

Your life and dreams are broken, you hate the world but you can't

Live alone

Ain't that fine?

I'm your friend that knows you and I'd like to tell you

That I think your laugh's a lie


Laughin' Boy, that's you layin' in the meadow

Laughin' Boy, memories ought to make you cry

Don't let your mind surrender, 'cause I can't imagine days without

You no one wants to be without you

You'll find a way to help you play on

You won't pass the time alone

I'm your friend that knows you and I'd like to tell you

That I think your laugh's a lie