verse
When you're in love, you're happy
Oh, and then, when you're in a harm, you gaze
(After laughter comes tears) this doesn't last always
(After laughter comes tears) after your laughter there'll be tears
My friends all say, "Don't try to hold it"
But I can't let that guy know how I feel
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(After laughter comes tears) I'll try to hold back my, my, my tears
(After laughter comes tears) after your laughter oh, oh, oh
I'll try to hide, hide my sorrows
I wonder, can I hold them 'til tomorrow
(After laughter comes tears) maybe, I'll hold them for a year
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(After laughter comes tears) After your laughter
Now you will see those wet little tears
(After laughter comes tears) after your laughter
A little biddy tear will look plum into your eye
(After laughter comes tears) after your laughter oh, oh, oh
Writer(s): Mary Frierson, Joseph W. Frierson