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The Sound Of Laughter

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Capo II
[Intro]
G  C  D
GI stood there in the shadows as they went strollin by
Now she Cain't my gal no longer, there's no reason I should cry
But I kDnew there went my future, and I couldn't stop the tears
At the Csound of laughter rDingin in my eGars
CI spent every dime I had on her and wGhen it was gone
She said hCon it's sure been fun, but it's tDime you moved along
So i Gstood there in the shadows, and I had my forty-four
I could Chear her mockin laughter but she won't laugh anymore
Now I'm Ddown here in the jailhouse and i know what brought me here
It was the soCund of laughter rDingin in my Gears
[Interlude]
CWell I guess I should have left this town and Gher far behind
For the Cway that she made fun of me kDeeps runnin through my mind
Well the juGry showed no mercy and I never asked for none
'Cause I Cknow I got it comin, I'm not proud of what I done
But dDown here in this darkness, more and more I seem to hear
The sCound of laughter rDingin in my eGars
I hear the Csound of laughter rDingin in my eGars 

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep voice and a sound often characterized by train-like guitar rhythms. His music frequently explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, particularly in the later stages of his career. This song, appearing on the release "Tall Man," is part of a body of work that often carried a somber yet humble demeanor. Playing it, you tap into the spirit of an artist who found a unique way to express profound human experiences.

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The Sound Of Laughter

by Johnny Cash

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Chords in this song · guitar

Capo II

[Intro]

G C D

I stood there in the shadows as they went strollin by

Now she ain't my gal no longer, there's no reason I should cry

But I knew there went my future, and I couldn't stop the tears

C D G

At the sound of laughter ringin in my ears

C G

I spent every dime I had on her and when it was gone

C D

She said hon it's sure been fun, but it's time you moved along

So i stood there in the shadows, and I had my forty-four

I could hear her mockin laughter but she won't laugh anymore

Now I'm down here in the jailhouse and i know what brought me here

C D G

It was the sound of laughter ringin in my ears

[Interlude]

C G

Well I guess I should have left this town and her far behind

C D

For the way that she made fun of me keeps runnin through my mind

Well the jury showed no mercy and I never asked for none

'Cause I know I got it comin, I'm not proud of what I done

But down here in this darkness, more and more I seem to hear

C D G

The sound of laughter ringin in my ears

C D G

I hear the sound of laughter ringin in my ears

About The Sound Of Laughter Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play The Sound Of Laughter by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Sound Of Laughter chords”, “The Sound Of Laughter guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash The Sound Of Laughter 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 The Sound Of Laughter chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Sound Of Laughter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D.

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