I started in Circus Town
When the doctor slapped me upside down
And told my Mother "Here's your clown,
May happiness replace his frown."
So I grew up in Circus Town
And traveled allt he roads around
I learned to laugh and be a clown
I love the life of Circus Town.
I chatted with the monkeys there
And hugged the chubby circus bear.
I lead the band with such a flair
And kissed the drummer's daughter, fair.
I heard, one day, the bugles call
And left the tents and shows and all;
And caused my sweetheart's tears to fall
As I marched off so strong and tall.
I crawled the hostile field of mud.
I tested steel and tasted blood;
And thought if ever now I could
Return to Circus Town, I would.
So questions come and answers tire,
I leave it thus: (Let fools inquire;
Devoted angels that mire
Beat all the devils Hell could hire.
I'm snuggled back in Circus Town
And travel all the roads around.
That "Someone" wore a wedding gown,
We pledged our love in Circus Town.
I started life in Circus Town
When the doctor slapped me upside down
And I'll be a leaping, laughing clown
Until the bring my curtain down.
