Somebody
told me not to go there tonight
Voices screaming at me
in the glare of the light
The only way I know to get out of this race
Is feel the cool of the canvas
against my face
I really gotta wonder about
most of us clowns
It's a three ring circus
all chasing around
Maybe next Saturday is too far away
Give me some here and some now
Give me one more day
Stay down, that's what
my corner tells me
As I smile for the round -collared girl
Stay down, better luck tomorrow
I say yes, it's a beautiful world
Mmm, such a beautiful world
So cut my laces, help me find my room
It's all just a game and it ends too soon
I'll pull myself together
for another sham
I'll find my own way to win
and I don't give a damn
I don't give a damn, yeah
Stay down, that's what
my corner tells me
As I smile for the round -hearted girl
Stay down, better luck tomorrow
I say yes, it's a beautiful world
Oh Lord, it's such a
beautiful world
Rockin' and rollin',
rhythm and blues
Shammin' and jammin',
let me tell you the news
Ballin' and weavin', duckin',
shootin' your shot
It's showtime, sucker,
give it everything you got
Everything, yeah
Stay down, that's what
my corner tells me
As I smile for the loud, quiet girl
Stay down, better luck tomorrow
I say yes, it's a beautiful world
Stay down,
that's what my corner tells me
As I smile for the round car, girl
Stay down, better luck tomorrow
I say yes, it's a beautiful world
Ooh, such a beautiful world
Ooh, such a beautiful world