It is only a paper moon
Hanging over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in meIt is only a canvas sky
Sailing over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in meWithout your love
It's a honky tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played
On a penny arcadeIt's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in meWithout your love
It's a honky tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played
On a penny arcadeIt's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
Songwriters
BILLY ROSE, E. Y. HARBURG, HAROLD ARLENPublished by
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