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 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