Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls Step right up, step right up Come closer, you won't believe your eyes Behind this curtain
Witness something you've never seen before Heard before, dreamt before The most amazing show on earth It's the most amazing show on earth
Do you want to be widely entertained? People to know your name? Do you crave fame? Well they say, "Things aren't always what they seem to be"
Even your greatest fantasies You won't believe your eyes Won't even recognize the wonderment that lies Behind the shimmer and the lights
Is it true what they say? Is it all just fun and games? Or is there more behind the makeup And the faces full of paint?
I ask you, do you want to come and play? Tell the world to come and play So sit back, relax, fasten your seat belts It's going to be a bumpy ride to the other side
Welcome to the greatest show Greatest show on earth You've never seen before Here the fairytale unfolds
What's behind the smoke and glass? Painted faces, everybody wears a mask Are you selling them your soul? Well you'll be left out in the cold
Is it all blue skies Fun and games untill you fall Then you're left without anyone at all You're riding on a shooting star With a smile upon your face But soon the shine fades
And you're left out all alone Wondering where did they all go? Oooh
Been jaded, hated, Who'll be around when the limelight's faded? Been shut down, pushed out Made to smile when I wanted to frown
Always taking a bow Always working the crowd Always breaking new ground Always playing the clown Who'll be sticking it out? Who'll be staying around When the lights go down?