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<tr> <td width='50%'><h2>It's showtime</h2></td> </tr> <tr><td>They seem to wear a different mask each night they play</td></tr> <tr><td>They're forever someone else with every part</td></tr> <tr><td>They want to make it in the theatre all the way</td></tr> <tr><td>And the people down there know it in their heart</td></tr> <tr><td>They are beggars, kings or fools, they got it made</td></tr> <tr><td>Maybe someday I'll be part of the parade</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime, it's showtime</td></tr> <tr><td>The curtain goes up</td></tr> <tr><td>Everyone out there on stage</td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime, it's showtime</td></tr> <tr><td>Let's reach for the top</td></tr> <tr><td>Songbirds, get out of your cage</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>There's a center of attraction</td></tr> <tr><td>As you're blinded by the lights</td></tr> <tr><td>We know the crowds are after tears and laughter</td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime, it's showtime</td></tr> <tr><td>What more can I tell?</td></tr> <tr><td>Showtime is heaven and hell</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>And the funny man's laughin'</td></tr> <tr><td>Though he's feeling down right low</td></tr> <tr><td>But the audience won't know</td></tr> <tr><td>They love that funny show</td></tr> <tr><td>And the hero's a zero</td></tr> <tr><td>Who's frightened of a mouse</td></tr> <tr><td>But acts the hero and brings down the house</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>There is nothing like showtime</td></tr> <tr><td>It will take you to the sky</td></tr> <tr><td>No stagefright can ever hold you back</td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime in no time</td></tr> <tr><td>You take off and fly</td></tr> <tr><td>Knowing you're on the right track</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime, it's go time</td></tr> <tr><td>(And the funny man's laughing)</td></tr> <tr><td>The dream has come true</td></tr> <tr><td>(Though he's feeling down right low)</td></tr> <tr><td>We own the world here on stage</td></tr> <tr><td>(But the audience won't know)</td></tr> <tr><td>(They love that funny show)</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>We're singing, we're dancing</td></tr> <tr><td>(And the hero's a zero)</td></tr> <tr><td>We're playing for you</td></tr> <tr><td>(Who's frightened of a mouse)</td></tr> <tr><td>Turning each night a new page</td></tr> <tr><td>(But acts the hero and brings down the house)</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>It's showtime, it's showtime</td></tr> <tr><td>Of course (It's showtime)</td></tr> <tr><td>We're living just for your applause</td></tr> </table> </center> <br /></div> <table id='footer' style='width: 100%; border-top: dotted 1px #000000;'> <tr><td width='50px'></td> <td width='100%'><p>If you spot any errors on this page, please don't hesitate to <a title='Contact' href='/?contact.1980de11'>tell us</a>. 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