“Send in the Clowns” tells the story of two adult people who had been together for many years and one of them decides to take a walk.
[Intro]
This is a song about a couple of adult people who have spent
Oh, quite a long time together
'Til one day, one of 'em gets restless and decides to leave
Whether it's the man or woman who left is unimportant
It's a breakup
And it's a lovely marriage of words and music
Written by Stephen Sondheim
[Verse 1]
Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground
And you in mid-air
Send in the clowns
[Verse 2]
Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around
And one who can't move
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
[Bridge]
Just when I stopped opening doors
Finally finding the one that I wanted was yours
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines, nobody's there
[Verse 3]
Don't you love a farce?
My fault, I fear
I thought that you'd want what I want
Sorry, my dear
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here
[Verse 4]
Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer
Losing my timing this late
In my career?
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
Well, maybe next year
Send in the Clowns was written by Stephen Sondheim.
Send in the Clowns was produced by Don Costa.