Key: D
Introduction:
G A7 D G A7 D
Is - n't it rich? Aren't we a pair?
A7 D A7 D D7 G
Me here at last on the ground, and you in mid-air --
Em G D Em- G- D
Send in the clowns.
G A7 D G A7 D
Is - n't it bliss? Don't you approve?
A7 D A7 D D7 G
One who keeps tear - ing around, and one who can't move.
Em G D Em G A7 D
But where are the clowns? Send in the clowns.
C#7 F#m Bm7 F#m
Just when I stopped opening doors,
C#7 F#m Bm F#m Bm
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours
F#m E7 F#m E7
Making my entrance again with my usual flair,
Bm7 F#m7 Em7 A7
Sure of my lines -- no one is there.
G A7 D G A7 D
Don't you love farce? My fault, I fear
A7 D A7 D D7 G
I thought that you'd want what I want - sorry my dear.
Em G A7 Em G A7 D
But where are the clowns? Quick, send in the clowns.
Em G A7 D
Don't bother, they're here.
G A7 D G A7 D
Is - n't it rich? Is - n't it queer,
A7 D A7 D D7 G
Los - ing my tim - ing this late in my career?
Em G A7 Em G A7 D
But where are the clowns? There ought to be clowns...
Em G A7 D
Well, maybe next year.