Barry Mann — The Way Of A Clown

I make you laugh when you're blue That way I can be close to you From the start, I play a part While I make you laugh Someone else thrills your heart That’s the way of a clown That's the way of a clown It's the part I must play That’s the way of a clown I laugh, with tears in my eyes Like a clown, I wear a disguise Won't let you know, I love you so You love someone else, so on with the show That's the way of a clown That's the way of a clown It's the part I must play That's the way of a clown In my heart I keep praying That some day you'll come to me But as I masquerade I'm afraid it never can be, pity me That’s the way of a clown That’s the way of a clown It's the part I must play That’s the way of a clown That's the way of a clown That's the way of a clown It's the part I must play That’s the way of a clown