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When You Need A Laugh

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CYou can't imagine how it hurts me  to have you treat me like you C7do
Knowing Fthat my love is   just a   joke to Cyou
But I'll take it   just to see you  and laugh  as teardrops C7fall
So wFhen you need a G7laugh   give me a Ccall
Everybody   says I'm crazy   to let you treat me this C7way
But I can't Fexplain   so what else can I Csay
At least I'm on your mind  when you're laughing
Somehow that breaks the C7fall 
So Fwhen you need a G7laugh   give me a Ccall
I'd Fgladly trade the laughs you get   Cfor making fun of me
To D7be around the one I love  and need so desperatG7ely
CSo even  if the laugh's on me  I won't mind at C7all
So Fwhen you need a G7laugh   give me a Ccall
So whFen you need a G7laugh   give me a Ccall 

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When You Need A Laugh

by Patsy Cline

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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C C7

You can't imagine how it hurts me to have you treat me like you do

F C

Knowing that my love is just a joke to you

But I'll take it just to see you and laugh as teardrops fall

F G7 C

So when you need a laugh give me a call

Everybody says I'm crazy to let you treat me this way

F C

But I can't explain so what else can I say

At least I'm on your mind when you're laughing

Somehow that breaks the fall

F G7 C

So when you need a laugh give me a call

F C

I'd gladly trade the laughs you get for making fun of me

D7 G7

To be around the one I love and need so desperately

C C7

So even if the laugh's on me I won't mind at all

F G7 C

So when you need a laugh give me a call

F G7 C

So when you need a laugh give me a call

About When You Need A Laugh Chords by Patsy Cline

Learn how to play When You Need A Laugh by Patsy Cline with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When You Need A Laugh chords”, “When You Need A Laugh guitar chords”, or “Patsy Cline When You Need A Laugh chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy When You Need A Laugh chords and for experienced players who want accurate When You Need A Laugh lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C7, F, G7, D7.

FAQ — When You Need A Laugh by Patsy Cline

How do I play "When You Need A Laugh" by Patsy Cline on guitar?

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Can I transpose "When You Need A Laugh" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "When You Need A Laugh" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "When You Need A Laugh"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "When You Need A Laugh" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "When You Need A Laugh" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "When You Need A Laugh" by Patsy Cline with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Patsy Cline below.

What key is "When You Need A Laugh" in?

The chords for "When You Need A Laugh" show the original chord names (including C, C7, F, G7, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.