She's called me again And I've taken all my old forgotten dreams out of the closet To put them on I have found my crumbling crown Lying where I tossed it I thought that I had lost it But here I am, a tramp shining She's called me again And I've gathered all my old forgotten dreams like dusty diamonds To make a ring
Seated on my threadbare throne I should straighten my bent scepter And pretend I could have kept her And welcome her home, A Tramp Shining. I have found my crumbling crown Lying where I tossed it I was afraid that I had lost it But here I am, a tramp shining A brand new clown A brand new clown A brand new clown