(I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over

(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over - Clyde McPhatter

Your eyes

Your eyes don't shine

Like they used to shine

The thrill is gone

When your lips meet mine

I'm afraid the masquerade is over

And so is love

And so is love

Oh your words

Your words don't mean

What they used to mean

They were once inspired

But now they're just routine

I'm afraid the masquerade is over

And so is love

And so is love

I guess I'll have to play like Pagliacci

And get myself a clown's disguise

And learn to laugh like Pagliacci

But with the tears in my eyes

You look

Yes you look the same

You're a lot

A lot the same

But my heart

Says no

Hmm no you're not the same

I'm afraid the masquerade is over

And so is love

And so is love

Aaah