Baby cried the day the circus came to townCause she didn't wan't parades just passing by herSo she painted on a smile and took up with some clownWhile she danced without a net upon the wireI know a lot about her, cause you'll seeBaby is an awful lot like meCHORUSDon't cry out loudJust keep it insideLearn how to hide your feelingsFly high and proudAnd if you should fallRemember you almost had it allBaby saw that when they pulled the big top downThey left behind her dreams among the litterAnd the different kind of love she thought she'd foundThere was nothing left but sawdust and some glitterBut baby can't be broken cause you seeShe had the finest teacher, that was meI told herCHORUSREPEAT CHORUS