The Clown Who Frowns Around

[Verse] Big shoes squeak on the sawdust floor He’s got a painted smile but his mood’s a war Rubber chicken in his hand but he slams the door [Chorus] Oh the clown who frowns around Can’t take a joke it’s the talk of the town He’s a pie in the face but his heart’s upside down [Verse 2] They pulled his suspenders they honked his red nose He tried to laugh but it never quite rose Squirting flower on his chest but the sadness shows [Prechorus] Who juggles the pain when the crowd’s in glee The joke’s on him but he can’t break free [Chorus] Oh the clown who frowns around Can’t take a joke it’s the talk of the town He’s a pie in the face but his heart’s upside down [Bridge] Tried to tightrope but he tripped on his pride Tried to tumble but his soul couldn’t slide His balloon dog popped and he nearly cried