1) I laughed the day I saw you leave , I laughed and
said Id never grieve

but now after my laughter came tears ( after my
laughter came tears )

2) I told my friends , I didnt care , I laughed about
a whole affair

but say now after my laughter came tears

* my cryin helped me from showin them that I was blue
( listen )

by myself you l never know what Ive been through (
just what Im goin through )

3) my lips conceal a hurtin pain , I make believe but
all in vain

I said now after
my.....................................

( SOLO PIANO )

* repeat