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It’s Only a Paper Moon Lyrics by Maureen McGovern

Out of This World

1996

Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed 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 believed in me
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
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Maureen McGovern

Maureen McGovern

About “It’s Only a Paper Moon” by Maureen McGovern

Read the complete lyrics to "It’s Only a Paper Moon" by Maureen McGovern from the album "Out of This World" in 1996. 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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"It’s Only a Paper Moon" is credited to Maureen McGovern. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"It’s Only a Paper Moon" appears on "Out of This World" in 1996.

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