Welcome to the greatest show
The greatest show on earth
You've never seen before
Let the fairy tale unfold

What's behind the smoke and glass?
Painted faces, everybody wears a mask
Are you selling them your soul
Will you be left out in the cold

It is all blue skies
Fun and games untill you fall
Then you're left without anyone at all
You're ridin' on a shooting star
With a smile upon your face
But soon the shine fades

And you're left out all alone
Wonderin' Where did they all go

Been jaded, hated,
who'll be around when the limelight's faded
Been shot down, pushed out
Made to smile when I wanted to frown

Always takin' a bow
Always workin' the crowd
Always makin' the rounds
Always playin' the clown
Who'll be stickin' it out?
Who'll be stayin' around when the lights go down