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Applause Lyrics by Janis Ian

Stars

1974

[Chorus]
Applause, applause
Give the singer a chance
Treat her right
Be polite
Maybe she will dance
Applause, applause
Give the singer a break
How much can you give?
How much can you take?
Give the singer a chance
I wanna give the singer a chance
Anything to buy your soul
And maybe she will dance

[Instrumental]

[Verse 1]
Applause, applause
She'll stand upon her head
Applause, applause
She'll take you to her bed
And share with you the memories
Of dreams she can't forget
Applause, applause
Let's give the prize
To the little lady
With the stars in her eyes

[Verse 2]
And I'll sell my soul for a song
Pay the price and carry on
And share with you the memories
Of dreams I can't forget
Of lovers I have met
Applause, applause
Let's give the prize
To the little lady
With the stars in her eyes

[Chorus]
Applause, applause
Give the singer a chance
Treat her right
Be polite
Maybe she will dance
Applaud, applaud
Give that singer a break
How much can you give?
How much would it take?
Oh, give the singer a chance
Give the singer a chance
Anything to buy your soul
And maybe she will dance
Oh, maybe she will dance
Maybe she will dance
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About “Applause” by Janis Ian

Read the complete lyrics to "Applause" by Janis Ian from the album "Stars" in 1974. 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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"Applause" is credited to Janis Ian. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Applause" appears on "Stars" in 1974.

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