Laughter Turns To Tears
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Tonight those telltale signs are everywhere
As you lay beside her talkin' in your dreams
The game is up and laughter turns to tears
Every time you phone her with a dumb excuse
She starts to think that she's outgrown her use
You'll be home by midnight workin' late it seems
The penny drops and laughter turns to tears
Do you think she's crazy
Don't you think she knows
Do you think she's taken in
Don't you think it shows
When laughter turns to tears
Laughter turns to tears
You can send her roses say she's lookin' great
You can talk of love but it may be too late
You may think she's jokin' as her laughter teems
But with tears
And laughter turns to screams
chorus
Now it won't be easy
Finding words to say
how you really feel inside
You take the game away
When laughter turns to tears
Laughter turns to tears
One day it's gonna shake you up
Take you by surprise
Someday it's gonna wake you up
Tears in your eyes
When laughter turns to tears
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Laughter Turns To Tears
Released by the British Invasion group The Hollies, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic pop and emotional storytelling. As part of their extensive catalogue of mid-1960s recordings, the song captures the fleeting nature of joy and sorrow, a theme central to their most celebrated works. The Hollies were known for their tight harmonies and polished production, characteristics evident in this recording which contributed to their status as one of the era's most influential acts. While specific chart positions vary by region, the song remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the group's ability to translate personal sentiment into universal anthems that defined the sound of the time.