Marc Cohn - The Tears Of A Clown Lyrics
Now if there's a smile on my faceIt's only there trying to fool the publicBut when it comes down to fooling youNow honey that's quite a different subjectBut don't let my glad expressionGive you the wrong impression'Cause really I'm sad, Oh I'm sadder than sadWell I'm hurt and I want you so badLike a clown I appear to be glad ooh yeahWell they're some sad things known to manBut ain't too much sadder thanThe tears of a clown when there's no one aroundOh yeah, baby baby, oh yeah baby babyNow if I appear to be carefreeIt's only to camouflage my sadnessAnd honey to shield my pride I tryTo cover this hurt with a show of gladnessBut don't let my show convince youThat I've been happy since you'Cause I need to go, oh I need you soLook I'm hurt and I want you to knowFor others I put on a show ...Well they're some sad things known to manBut ain't too much sadder thanThe tears of a clown when there's no one aroundOh yeah, baby baby, oh yeah baby babyJust like Pagliacci didI try to keep my surface hidSmiling in the crowd I tryBut in a lonely room I cryThe tears of a clownWhen there's no one around, oh yeah, baby babyNow if there's a smile on my faceDon't let my glad expressionGive you the wrong impressionDon't let this smile I wearMake you think that I don't care
