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. 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 keep on trying. 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 ah. La ah. Lo oh.