Intro:
[Em] [C] [Em]
[Em] [Am] [C] [B7]
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[Em] All his life he [D] did his best for [Em] all
[Em] And the crown of [D] laughter hanging [Em] low
The [Am] spotlight in the ring
The [Em] choruses that sing
The [C] paint and masquer[D] ade was just a [Em] show
Chorus:
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
[Am] Happiness [Em] around
[C] Just a soul [B7] lonely in the [Em] crowd
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
His [Am] heart is all [Em] alone
[C] No one wants the [D] tears of a[Em] clown
The [Em] living of the [D] glory and [Em] applause
The [Em] circus tent, the [D] only home he [Em] knows
The [Am] cover-up is bold,
The [Em] mask becoming cold
It's [C] easier to [D] let the eyelids [Em] close
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
[Am] Happiness [Em] around
[C] Just a soul [B7] lonely in the [Em] crowd
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
His [Am] heart is all [Em] alone
[C] No one wants the [D] tears of a[Em] clown
Solo:
[A] [E] [Bm] [F#m] [D] [Db] [F#m]
[A] [E] [Bm] [F#m] [D] [E] [F#]
[F#m] [E] [Em] [C] [D]
The [Em] final curtain [D] falls for all to [Em] see
The [Em] final score, the [D] circus melod[Em] y
[Am] His star that shone so bright,
[Em] Gave comfort in the night
The [C] light that always [D] held him set him [Em] free
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
[Am] Happiness [Em] around
[C] Just a soul [B7] lonely in the [Em] crowd
The [G] clown - the [D] clown
His [Am] heart is all [Em] alone
[C] No one wants the [D] tears of a[Em] clown
(repeat till fade)
