Laughing boy, guitar Johnny's playing the blues so low Laughing 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 Laughing boy, that's you layin' in the meadow Laughing 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 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