When they BRING DOWN THE CURTAIN

Everybody's gonna think it's over

In the back of my mind I know

It's only the start of the show

When they BRING DOWN THE CURTAIN

That's when my troubles begin

When it gets to you, girl,

That's the hardest part to win.



Sitting here in my room backstage

With only my thoughts to keep me company

Read the script again from an empty page

Still I see your face in front of me

But I can't let this feeling take over

I've got to go out and play my part

No one else realises

I'm doing it all with an aching heart tonight



The houselights dim and the show has begun

All the lines seem to flow so easily

People laugh but I can't join the fun

All my words just echo back at me

Still I go through the motions

Tell a joke, pull a funny face

No one else has a notion

I've lost someting that I can't replace tonight



When they BRING DOWN THE CURTAIN

Everybody's gonna think it's over

In the back of my mind I know

It's only the start of the show

When they BRING DOWN THE CURTAIN

That's when my troubles begin

When it gets to you, girl,

That's the hardest part to win.