See the Funny Little Clown

Bobby Goldsboro

About See the Funny Little Clown

"See the Funny Little Clown" is a song written and sung by Bobby Goldsboro, which he recorded on October 17, 1963 and released on November 18, 1963. In 1964, the song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 9, while reaching No. 3 on Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart, No. 10 on the Cash Box Top 100, and No. 30 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. The song was ranked No. 90 on the Cash Box "Top 100 Chart Hits of 1964."Billie Jo Spears released a cover of "See the Funny Little Clown" in 1974, with her version reaching No. 80 on Billboard's Hot Country chart. 


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See the funny little clown
See him laughin' as you walk by
Everybody thinks he's happy 
'Cause you never see a tear in his eye

No one knows he's cryin'
No one knows he's dyin' on the inside 
'Cause he's laughin' on the outside
Mm no one knows, no one knows

See the funny little clown
He's hidin' behind a smile
They all think he's laughin' 
But I know he's really cryin' all the while
How his heart is achin'
How his heart is breakin' on the inside
But he keeps laughin' on the outside
Mm no one knows, no one knows

This funny little clown
You never used to see him around
Without his girl beside him 
To love and guide him
Until one day his girl just walked away 
And to this very day he says he never loved her anyway 
Mm and no one knows (No one knows) except for me (No one knows)
Because you see (No one knows)
I'm the funny little clown

See the funny little clown

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Bobby Goldsboro

Bobby Goldsboro (born January 18, 1941) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter. He had a string of pop and country hits in the 1960s and 1970s, including his signature No. 1 hit "Honey," which sold over one million copies in the United States. more »

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Written by: BOBBY GOLDSBORO

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"See the Funny Little Clown" was performed by Bobby Goldsboro, an American pop and country singer-songwriter best known for his 1968 hit "Honey."
Song Release
The song was released in 1964, being one of Goldsboro's earliest hits.
Billboard Ranked
"See the Funny Little Clown" reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning Goldsboro his first top 10 hit.
Song Theme
The song tells the story of a clown who hides his sadness behind his funny appearance, a metaphor for people often hide their true feelings.
Lead Single
"See the Funny Little Clown" was the lead single from Goldsboro's debut album, which was also titled "See the Funny Little Clown."
Songwriter
Goldsboro himself wrote this song, showcasing his talent not just as a performer, but as a songwriter as well.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists, including Barry Manilow in 2006.
Popular Culture
"See the Funny Little Clown" has been referenced in various popular culture mediums, including TV shows and films.
Gold Record
Although often overlooked due to the massive success of "Honey," "See the Funny Little Clown" was instrumental in establishing Goldsboro's career and earned him a gold record.
Album Success
The album "See the Funny Little Clown" was successful on the Billboard Pop Albums chart, peaking at number 37.
Music Label
The song was released under the United Artists label, a well-established company that was home to several significant artists at the time.

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