Lyrics:

THE CARNIVAL

Now....
As the carnival’s passed
And we’ve emptied our glass
And laughed that last laugh....
Now,
As the tent has been dropped
And the strong man and acrobats
Have all vanished to the blue
I tunred around and realize
The only thing that ever really mattered
Was you

Now,....
As daylight is near
And the smoke starts to clear
And my bravery and fears
Are seen as the masquerade
They’ve always been....
Now,
As the laughter has died
And the tears are all dried
And the jugglers and dancers and angels
Are all a million miles away....
I look around and realize
I’m so glad you stayed
Cause the only thing that ever really mattered
Was you

Now,....
The candles are almost done
And the vandals have had their fun
And the clock in the hall
Won’t ring out another midnight rendez-vous

Now,
As the chessmen lay scattered
And the horse-man lay battered
And the footmen are in tatters
All their lies and strategies shattered
And I’ve finally come to see
That the emptiest dreams
Are too often the only ones
That ever come true

....I thought I had to have it all....

Now,
I turn around and realize
I’m happy
The only thing that really mattered
Was you