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Dear Madam Barnum - 2001 Remaster
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(Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
I put on a fake smile
And start the evening show
The public is laughing
I guess by now they know (ooh)
So climb from your high horse
And pull this freak show down
Dear Madam Barnum
I resign as clown
You said I was the master
Of all I surveyed
But now I'm sweeping up
The last in line in your circus parade
Children are clapping
As I fall to the floor
My heart's torn and broken
And they just scream for more (ooh)
If I'm not the sole fool
Who pulls his trousers down
Then dear Madam Barnum
I resign as clown
You tread the high wire
Between truth and lies
Your safety net just walked out
Much to your surprise
(Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Ladies and gentlemen, you will see for the very last time)
Strike up the band, love
And let the show begin
For this is the last time
I'm painting on a grin (ooh)
If I'm not the sole fool
Who pulls his trousers down
Then dear Madam Barnum
I resign as clown (dear Madam Barnum)
I resign as clown (dear Madam Barnum)
I resign as clown (dear Madam Barnum)
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