But it's only make believe The streets, the signs are pointing all one way But you don't realize just what they say You may fight, you may run, you may know what you've done It makes me feel so sad to think what I might've had I watch the stars, I watch

If you believed in me But it wouldn't be make-believe Without your love Say, it's only a paper moon Sailing over a cardboard sea Yes, it's only a canvas sky Hanging over a muslin tree It's a melody played in a penny arcade It's a Barnum and Bailey world

Hey You, you lost your only friend You can't believe you're broken heart will ever mend But every mountain has its faces that'd make you want to stop On this so unwelcome journey from the bottom to the top I believe there's Something Beautiful to see I

She's an easy lover She's like no other It's the only way She'll get a hold on you believe it Like no other Before you know it you'll be on your knees She'll take your heart but you won't feel it And I'm just trying to make you see