When The Circus Leaves Town chords by Jimmy Durante

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Intro 1

Verse 1
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When the cir
cus comes to our town
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Every summer time
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There's gaily in  every little heart
And just as it brings gladness,
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it leaves a little sadness
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When we find it's time to depart
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They take away a little bit
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of every girl and boy
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When the circus leaves town,
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they leave behind a little bit of
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happiness and  joy
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When the circus leaves town,
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they spend their time providing fun
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At least a laugh for everyone,
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their extra special brand
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The popcorn at the movie show
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will never taste the same, we know
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And neither will the hot dog
at the hot dog stand
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Now Tommy wants a high trapeze
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and never mind a   net
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When the circus leaves town
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And Josie loves the acrobat
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who played so hard to get
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She said she saw him smile
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when he looked down
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The band was playing yesterday
The prance was good and hot
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And overnight they pulled up stakes
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And left an empty lot
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But they'll be back again next year
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We laughed and shed a tear
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For the monkey,
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the strongman and the clown
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When the circus leaves
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town
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But they'll be back again next year
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We laughed and shed a tear
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For the monkey, the strong man
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and the clown
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When the circus leaves town
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When the circus leaves town