Clown in the Round

By Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds

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Verse 1

Out in the arena, dust flying around,
Here comes the hero, the clown in the round.
Dodging the bulls with a grin and a leap,
Spotting a beauty, in the third row seat.

Jumps and jests, all part of the play,
While Miss Pretty watches, taking his breath away.
He twirls and tumbles, just for a smile,
Risking his neck with extraordinary style.

Chorus

Oh, the clown in the round, always saves the day,
With a barrel for cover, and a joke to say.
But when the dust settles, and the bulls are away,
He’s just the funny man, what more can I say?

Verse 2

The arena quiets, night falls with grace,
Our clown swaps his makeup for a clean, shaven face.
Dressed to the nines, for the after-rodeo dance,
Hoping tonight, he’ll have a shot at romance.

He strides to the hall with a bouquet so fine,
Searching for the girl who’d make the stars align.
With a heart full of dreams and a crooked bow tie,
He’s ready to charm her, oh he’s gotta try.

Chorus

Oh, the clown in the round, always saves the day,
With a barrel for cover, and a joke to say.
But when the lights dim, and the music will play,
He’s just the funny man, what more can I say?

Verse 3

At the dance, he finds her, glowing under the light,
Gathers his courage, and his hopes take flight.
But as he approaches, with a smile so wide,
In comes a cowboy, and stands by her side.

They dance and they twirl, under moon’s gentle glow,
Our clown watches on, heart sinking low.
He laughs off the pain, tips his hat in the end,
The life of a clown, on no one to depend.

Chorus

Oh, the clown in the round, always saves the day,
With a barrel for cover, and a joke to say.
But when the last song plays, and stars find their way,
He’s just the funny man, what more can I say?

Outro So he packs up his things, with a smile, hides the frown,
Another day’s coming for the clown in the round.
He saved the day, but not his heart’s plight,
He’s the king of the ring, but alone in the night.