Clown Song

If I joined the circus I would be a clown
 I would, if I could
 I'd wear a ragged coat with patches all around
 I would, if I could
 I'd paint my cheeks with bright red rosy polka dots
 And wear a purple bow tie with a giant knot
 I'd flop around with flattened shoes upon my feet
 I would, if I could
 Then suddenly trip and land right on my padded seat
 I would, if I could
 Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces,
 People leave their places, Straining to see
 Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me,
 Though my clothes were baggy
 And my hair was messy
 I'd grin and make a flower magically appear
 I would, if I could
 And as I watched it wilt I'd shed a mournful tear
 I would, if I could
 Then I'd spin around and skip across the ring
 And imitate the way the monkeys jump and swing
 I'd juggle ridin' on a pony just for fun
 I would, if I could
 I'd use a dozen balls and never drop a one
 I would, if I could
 Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces,
 People leave their places, Straining to see
 Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me,
 Though my clothes were baggy
 And my hair was messy
 If I joined the circus I would be a clown
 I would, if I could,
 And I could, if I would.