Hap Palmer - Clown Song lyrics

If I joined the circus I would be a clown I would, if I could I'd wear a ragged coat with patches all around I would, if I could I'd paint my cheeks with bright red rosy polka dots And wear a purple bow tie with a giant knot I'd flop around with flattened shoes upon my feet I would, if I could Then suddenly trip and land right on my padded seat I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces People leave their places, Straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me Though my clothes were baggy And my hair was messy I'd grin and make a flower magically appear I would, if I could And as I watched it wilt I'd shed a mournful tear I would, if I could Then I'd spin around and skip across the ring And imitate the way the monkeys jump and swing I'd juggle ridin' on a pony just for fun I would, if I could I'd use a dozen balls and never drop a one I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces People leave their places, Straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me Though my clothes were baggy And my hair was messy If I joined the circus I would be a clown I would, if I could And I could, if I would