JUDY COLLINS - Send In The Clowns (Live w/ lyrics)

LYRICS:
Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air..
Where are the clowns?

Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move...
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.

Just when I'd stopped opening doors,
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours.
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines...
No one is there.

Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear.
I thought that you'd want what I want...
Sorry, my dear!
But where are the clowns
Quick - Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here.

Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer?
Losing my timing this late in my career.
But where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns...
Well, maybe next year.

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[Erica H]

Was forced to learn this on piano as a child in the '70's. Had no idea of the beauty and breadth of this song as my mother watched over me. She's gone now, as is any piano knowledge I had back then, but, this song, this version, will always be in my heart and memory.

[Patrick Flynn]

Many artists have given their rendition, none sweeter than Judy.

[McCRAAAZY]

excuse me while i cry

[John Fugazzi]

What a heavenly version of this song. I was so glad to see Judy have a hit with this song two years in a row. A perfect blend of voice and orchestration. Makes me miss the days when popular singers were people who could really sing.

[Madpainter Ken]

...'Loved this song the first time that i heard it...and still do!

[Debi Mayhew]

Nick was 10 when he walked through the door and heard this, he said this is this is the most beautiful composition.

[KutWrite]

Where and when performed, please? And who's the other artist who enters, sits and is not shown again? The oboist?

[KutWrite]

Thank you for sharing your story. Mine is similar. This song always brings tears to my eyes for that and other reasons (the words).

[charlotte nunn]

Erica, I think that you are a diamond. Hugs

[Mole Maguires]

beauti xxxx the clowns are politicians now

[Max Mason]

~~What an amazing song,...sung by a legend.

[Awilkie110]

Love it