Biography:
John Cougar Mellencamp, is the third stage name of John Mellencamp, who had previously been known as Johnny Cougar and then John Cougar. Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana) is a Grammy-winning American rock singer-songwriter, musician, artist and occasional actor.
Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008, by Billy Joel.[1] His biggest musical influences are Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and The Rolling Stones.
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When paradise is no longer fit for you to live in
Cadd9
And your adolescent dreams are gone
G C
Through the days you feel a little used up
Cadd9
And you don't know where your energy's gone wrong
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It's just your soul feelin' a little downhearted
Cadd9
Sometimes life is too ridiculous to live
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You count your friends all on one finger
Cadd9
I know it sounds crazy just the way that we live
Chorus:
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Between a laugh and a tear
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Smile in the mirror as you walk by
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Between a laugh and a tear
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And that's as good as it can get for us
G D C
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
G C
When this cardboard town can no longer amuse you
Cadd9
You see through everything and nothin' seems worthwhile
G C
And hypocrite used to be such a big word to you
Cadd9
And it don't seem to mean anything to you now
G C
Just try to live each and every precious moment
Cadd9
Don't be discouraged by the future forget the past
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That's old advice but it'll be good to you
Cadd9
I know there's a balance see it when I swing past
Chorus (x2):
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Between a laugh and a tear
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Smile in the mirror as you walk by
G D
Between a laugh and a tear
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And that's as good as it can get for us
G D C
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
G D
Between a laugh and a tear
C
Smile in the mirror as you walk by
G D
Between a laugh and a tear
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And that's as good as it can get for us
G D C
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
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When paradise can no longer amuse you
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