[Intro]
This is a song about a couple of adult people who have spent
Oh, quite a long time together
'Til one day, one of 'em gets restless and decides to leave
Whether it's the man or woman who left is unimportant
It's a breakup
And it's a lovely marriage of words and music
Written by Stephen Sondheim

[Verse 1]
Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground
And you in mid-air
Send in the clowns

[Verse 2]
Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around
And one who can't move
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns

[Bridge]
Just when I stopped opening doors
Finally finding the one that I wanted was yours
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines, nobody's there
[Verse 3]
Don't you love a farce?
My fault, I fear
I thought that you'd want what I want
Sorry, my dear
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here

[Verse 4]
Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer
Losing my timing this late
In my career?
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
Well, maybe next year