every night I put my make up on
red ball's proudly shining on my nose
where do you think I got these giant shoes
don't tell me I know you ain't got clue
once in a while I have to dye my hair in orange
my outfit may seem so strange
it's been almost twenty years but nothing to change
welcome to the circus

living as a clown yeah I'm the man
don't need a gun to blow everybody's head off
let'em laugh at me
I will be your fool isn't it cool
I know cause you'll feel like
you're not at the end of the line no worries

watch out for the bear he may attack
never let him see your back
I got a pigeon and two rabbits in my hat
how'd you like to see a dancing cat
I make a funny face and tell you stunning jokes
laugh away until you choke
working my ass off everyday but I'm still broke
welcome to the circus

living as a clown yeah I'm the man
don't need a gun to blow everybody's head off
let'em laugh at me
I will be your fool isn't it cool
I know cause you'll feel like
you're not at the end of the line
no worries

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!
Step right up to the greatest show on earth!
Be amused, be amazed by this spectacular event
you're about to see
Tonight right here before your very eyes,
you gonna see a show people call it"life"
It never ends unless you go to grave
be brave enough or you will be a slave

living as a clown yeah I'm the man
don't need a gun to blow everybody's head off
let'em laugh at me
I will be your fool isn't it cool
I know cause you'll feel like
you're not at the end of the line
no worries

smiling when I'm sad but it's not bad
to be the dumb ass
I'll bring your life a color
laughing all night long can give you power
whenever you're down and blue I always be there
that's who I am