Graham Parker - Anything for a Laugh lyrics

I walk along a lonely path Spotlight in my eye Try to make the people laugh Instead of cry I hang myself out on the edge For the world to see Let them know this funny guy Is really me And anything for a good time I've always taken that path Anything for a good time Anything for a laugh I ride the Greyhounds across the state A show in every town I'm not that bad, I'm not that great I'm just your average clown People think that's my nature That's how I want to be But I wonder if it's just a Shield in front of me And anything for a good time I've always taken that path Anything for a good time Anything for a laugh So take a seat there's plenty spare Fill a gaping hole That's what I do every night Somewhere in my soul And anything for a good time I've always taken that path Anything for a good time Anything for a laugh