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The Joker Lyrics by Anthony Newley

The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

1964

The joker is me
There's always a joker in the pack
There's always a cardboard clown
The poor painted fool falls on his back
And everyone laughs when he's down
There's always a funny man in the game
But he's only funny by mistake
But everyone laughs at him just the same
They don't see his painted heart break
They don't care as long as there is a jester
Just a fool, as foolish as he can be
There's always a joker, that's a rule
But fate deals the hand and I see
The joker is me
There's always a funny man in the game
But he's only funny by mistake
But everyone laughs at him just the same
They don't see his painted heart break
They don't care as long as there is a jester
Just a fool, as foolish as he can be
There's always a joker, that's a rule
But fate deals the hand and I see
The joker is me
The joker is me
The joker is me
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Anthony Newley

About “The Joker” by Anthony Newley

Read the complete lyrics to "The Joker" by Anthony Newley from the album "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1964. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"The Joker" is credited to Anthony Newley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Joker" appears on "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1964.

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