Before the Circus is Over – Lyrics

The lion master shows his trust and pride

The clown takes off his nose and climbs inside

The cannon shoots him higher than a cloud goes

 

We can feel the tightrope quivering

The tingles on our skin are shivering

We work without a net to cushion our fall

We got to be willing to believe

We still have a few tricks up our sleeve to use

That we must use

 

Before the circus is over – Before the circus is over

Before the circus is over

 

The ringmaster still teases our fantasy

Artists on trapezes fly gracefully

Bareback rider tumbles through hoops of fire

The big top was our mecca, our getaway

Now let’s make sure what matters is what holds sway and choose

But we must choose

 

Before the circus is over – Before the circus is over

Before the circus is over

 

As the parade winds out of sight

And disappears into the night

As we wave our fond farewells

We cannot stop the thought that dwells

What do men have in common with the circus

What do men have in common with the circus

 

We got to be willing to believe

We still have a few tricks up our sleeve to use

That we must use; we’re free to choose; but we must choose

 

Before the circus is over – Before the circus is over

Before the circus is over – Before the circus is over