Circus

Eric Clapton · Ballads [2003]

Little man with his eyes on fire

And his smile so bright

In his hands are the toys you gave

To fill his heart with delight



And in the ring stands a circus clown

Holding up a knife

What you see and what you will hear

Will last you for the rest of your life



And it's sad, so sad

There ain't no easy way round

And it's sad, so sad

All you friends gather round

'Cause the circus left town



Little man with his heart so pure

And his love so fine

Stick with me and I'll ride with you

Till the end of the line



Hold my hand and I walk with you

Through the darkest night

And when I smile I'll be thinking of you

And every litle thing will be alright



And it's sad, so sad

There ain't no easy way round

And it's sad, so sad

All you friends gather round

'Cause the circus left town



And it's sad, so sad

There ain't no easy way round

And it's sad, so sad

All you friends gather round

'Cause the circus left town