Prisoner of laughter
Forever after
Harlequin, that's me
Having donned clothes
I'm caught in this pose
And can never again be free
Why must it be I
Whose lot it is to cry
In order that they may laugh
That gives a man
The strength to stand
And leaves me but a half
Harlequin, Harlequin
Are those tears in your eyes?
Hide your heart, Harlequin
A clown never cries
I want to find
A life that's mine
If only for a while
But that cannot be
For I am he
Who seeks eternity's smile
And as I play my part
That calls for a broken heart
Though they can never see a tear
I'll go my way
And hope each day
Holds what other men fear
Harlequin, Harlequin
Are those tears in your eyes?
Hide your heart, Harlequin
A clown never cries