[Intro]
N.C.
E Dm
[Verse 1]
C Bb
Well, this is such a sad affair
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I've opened up my heart so many times
Dm
But now it's closed
[Verse 2]
Gm Dm
Oh my dear
Gm Dm
Every salted tear it brings
Gm F Em Dm
Bitter-sweet applause
[Chorus]
Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab
Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb
But when the show's in full swing
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Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb Gb Eb
Every once in a while
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High stepping chorus lines
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Mean I'm forgetting
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Mein lul-la-by liebchen
[Interlude]
Bb F Em C
[Verse 3]
Dm C F
How rich in contrast
Bb
Love can be
Dm Gm
Sometimes I'm quite amused
F
To see it twist and turn
E A Dm
To taste both sweet and dry
Gm Dm
These vintage years
Gm Dm
Lovers you consume, my friend
Gm F Dm
As others their wine
[Chorus]
Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab
Nein
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das ist nicht das ende der Welt
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Gestrandet an Le-ben und Kunst
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Und das spiel geht weiter, wie man weiss
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Noch viele 'schoum', wiedersehen
[Interlude]
Bb F C C7
Dm
[Outro]
C Bb
And now, as you turn to leave
Dm Gm
You try to force a smile
F
As if to compensate
E G D
Then you break down and cry