Well, this is such a sad affair
I've opened up my heart
so many times
But now it's closed
Oh my dear
Every salted tear
It wrings
Bitter-sweet applause
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But when the show's
in full swing
Every once in awhile
High stepping chorus lines
Mean I'm forgetting
Mein lullaby - liebchen
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How rich in contrast
Love can be
Sometimes I'm quite amused
To see it twist and turn
To taste both sweet and dry
These vintage years
Lovers you consume, my friend
As others their wine
Nein - das ist nicht
Das ende der Welt
Gestrandet an Leben und Kunst
Und das spiel geht weiter
Wie man weiss
Noch viele 'schoum' wiedersehen
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And now, as you turn to leave
You try to force a smile
As if to compensate
Then you break down and cry