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Key: Bb
Intro:
E7 A
Verse 1:
A D
You've really made a fool of me, I'm laughing at myself
E7 F E7
You like to think that you're Snow White and I am just your elf
A D
No wonder people laugh at me and say when I come round
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
E7 A
I really ought to dress myself in polka dots and lace
F#m C#m B7 E7
And try to hide what's left of pride behind a painted face
A D
Then lead the brass band down the street and shout it to the town
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
Verse 2:
A D
You're like an organ grinder, I'm your monkey on a string
E7 F E7
You toss me little bits of love and I do everything
A D
I'm walking on a tight rope and I'm sure to tumble down
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
E7 A
I'm the center of attraction, 'neath the bigtop I'm a star
F#m C#m B7 E7
A simple dude who can't recoup from a love that's gone too far
A D
I know my heart will break the day you ring the curtain down
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
[Interlude]
E7 A
Hook:
E7 A
I really ought to dress myself in polka dots and lace
F#m C#m B7 E7
And try to hide what's left of pride behind a painted face
A D
Then lead the brass band down the street and shout it to the town
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
Outro:
E7
Where is the circus?
A
Here comes the clown
Song History
Published: February 16, 2026
Last Updated: February 25, 2026