The Tears of a Clown -------------------- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Now if there's a smile on my face, it's only there tryin' to fool the public, but when it comes down to foolin' you; Now honey, that's quite a different subject.
But don't let my glad expression give you the wrong impression. Really I'm sad. I'm sadder than sad. You're gone and I'm hurtin' so bad. Like a clown I pretend to be glad.
(chorus) Now there's some sad things known to man, but ain't too much sadder than the tears of a clown when there's no one around.
Now if I appear to be carefree, it's only to camouflage my sadness. In order to keep my pride I try to cover the hurt with a show of gladness.
But don't let my show convince you that I've been happy since you decided to go. Oh, I need you so. I'm hurt and I want you to know.
(chorus)
Just like Pagliacci did, I try to keep my sadness hid. And I'm smilin' in the public eye But in my lonely room I cry the tears of a clown when there's no one around