Laugh, Clown, Laugh

by Abbey Lincoln

From the album: Abbey Is Blue

Track 6 of 10 on Abbey Is Blue (1959).

Duration: 5:21

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Lyrics for Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Life is a play and we all play a part The lover, the dreamer, the clown The dreamer and lover are always in tears The clown spreads sunshine around The life with a smile is the life worthwhile The clown till the curtain comes down Even though you're only make believing Laugh, clown, laugh! Even though something inside is grieving Laugh, clown, laugh! Don't let your heart grow too mellow Just be a real punchinello, fellow You're supposed to brighten up a place And laugh, clown, laugh! Paint a lot of smiles around your face And laugh, clown, don't frown Dressed in your best colored humor Be a pallietto and laugh, clown, laugh!

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