Laugh to Keep from Crying

[Verse 1] I can't lock my door Oh, I don't have no privacy The only thing that's mine Is what's inside of me When I've had enough A little voice inside It says you've got to be tough You've got to take it in stride Sometimes I am foolish I let it get the best of me At least I know that my mistakes Are my responsibility And [Chorus] I just have to laugh to keep from crying I just have to laugh to keep from crying [Verse 2] I don't have a dime Oh, to buy those pretty things But I hear all the evidence You know it all sounds the same But I'm still waiting I've got my hands open wide You know my dream isn't fading I keep it hidden inside Oh [Chorus] I just have to laugh to keep from crying I just have to laugh to keep from crying [Verse 3] My friends don't understand Oh, they think I've lost my mind And I'm choking back the tears I've got to swallow my pride [Chorus] I just have to laugh to keep from crying I just have to laugh to keep from crying