Abandoned Love

I can see the turning of the key I've been deceived by the clown inside of me I thought that he was righteous but he's vain Oh, something's a-telling me I wear the ball and chain My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost He's always off somewhere when I need him most The Spanish moon is rising on the hill But my heart is a-tellin' me I love you still I come back to the town from the flaming moon I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon I love to see you dress before the mirror Won't you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear? Everybody's wearing a disguise To hide what they've got left behind their eyes But me, I can't cover what I am Wherever the children go I'll follow them I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I'm not free How long must I suffer such abuse? Won't you let me see your smile before I turn you loose? I've given up the game, I've got to leave The pot of gold is only make-believe The treasure can't be found by men who search Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church We sat in an empty theater and we kissed I asked ya please to cross me off your list My head tells me it's time to make a change But my heart is telling me I love ya but you're strange So one more time at midnight, near the wall Take off your heavy make-up and your shawl Won't you descend from the throne, from where you sit? Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it