Well this is such a sad affair   I've opened up my heart so many times   But now it´s closed   Oh my dear every salted tear   It wrings      Bitter - sweet applause   But when the show´s in full swing   Every once in a while   High stepping chorus lines   Mean i´m forgetting   Mein lullaby - liebchen   How rich in contrast   Love can be      Sometimes i´m quite amused   To see it twist and turn   To taste - both sweet and dry   These vintage years!   Lovers you consume, my friend   As others their wine      Nein - das ist nicht   Das ende der welt   Gestrandet an leben und kunst   Und das spiel geht weiter   Wie man weiss   Noch viele schönste...wiedersehn      And now, as you turn to leave   You try to force a smile   As ïf to compensate   Then you break down and cry