Dear Madam Barnum

I put on a fake smile and start the evening show

The public is laughing, I guess by now they know

So climb from your high horse and pull this freak show down

Dear Madam Barnum, I resign as clown

You said I was the master of all I surveyed

But now I'm sweeping up

The last in line in your circus parade

Children are clapping as I fall to the floor

My heart's torn and broken and they just scream for more

If I'm not the sole fool who pulls his trousers down

Then dear Madam Barnum, I resign as clown

You tread the high wire between truth and lies

Your safety net just walked out

Much to your surprise

Strike up the band, love and let the show begin

For this is the last time I'm painting on a grin

If I'm not the sole fool who pulls his trousers down

Then dear Madam Barnum, I resign as clown

I resign as clown

I resign as clown