The Clown

I'm the clown with no one sees

Always left behind at birthday parties

Painted smile, hiding my frown

But I'll keep entertaining this whole damn town

Left behind, forgotten and alone

But I'll keep on singing my song

With a heart that's breaking, but still beats strong

I'll be the clown that carries on

Spotlight, painted smile, shines so bright

Silent tears fall when I'm out of sight

You see the joy and fun, a painted fantasy

But miss the sorrow buried inside of me

Balloon, animals, and jokes for free

But no one wants to be friends with me

Under the big top, under the lights

I'll keep on shining, through the lonely nights

Left behind, forgotten and alone

But I'll keep on singing my song

With a heart that's breaking, but still beats strong

I'll be the clown that carries on

I'll make you laugh, make you smile

But deep down, I'm hurtin' all the while

The clown's heart can break, just like any other

But I'll keep going, I'll find another

Left behind, forgotten and alone

But I'll keep on singing my song

With a heart that's breaking, but still beats strong

I'll be the clown that carries on

Left behind, forever all alone

But feeling like I don't belong

With a heart that's breaking, but still beats strong

I'll be the clown that carries on

So if you see me, give me a cheer

I may be left behind, but I won't disappear

I'll keep on clowning, through joy and tears

To be the clown with hopes and fears

I'm the clown with no one sees

And no one wants to be friends with me