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Bobby Short

Robert Waltrip "Bobby" Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret singer and pianist, best known for his interpretations of songs by popular composers of the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin. more »


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1959
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Life is a play and we all play a part
The Lover, the Dreamer, the Clown
The Dreamer and Lover are always in tears
The Clown spreads sunshine around
The life with a smile is the life worthwhile
The Clown till the curtain comes down

Even though you're only make believing
Laugh, Clown, laugh!
Even though something inside is grieving
Laugh, Clown, laugh!
Don't let your heart grow too mellow
Just be a real Punchinello, fellow

You're supposed to brighten up a place
And laugh, Clown, laugh!
Paint a lot of smiles around your face
And laugh, Clown, don't frown
Dressed in your best coloured humour
Be a pallietto and laugh, Clown, laugh!

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Written by: JOE YOUNG, SAM M. LEWIS, SAMUEL M. LEWIS, TED FIORITO

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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  • Kerry Lawson
    Kerry Lawson
    The line is "dress in your Vesti la Giubba", the famous aria from Leoncavallo's opera I Pagliacci.
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