it's only a paper moon

it is only a paper moon

sailing over a cardboard sea

but it wouldn't be make-believe

if you believe in me

it is only a canvas sky

hanging over a muslin tree

but it wouldn't be make-believe

if you believe in me

without your love

it's a honky-tonk parade

without your love

it's a melody played

in a penny arcade

it's a barnum and bailey world

just as phony as it can be

but it wouldn't be make-believe

if you believe in me

without your love

it's a honky-tonk parade

without your love

it's a melody played

in a penny arcade

it's a barnum and bailey world

just as phony as it can be

but it wouldn't be make-believe

if you believe in me