Empty spaces, what are we living for?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
On and on
Does anybody know what we are looking for?

Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line
Does anybody want to take it anymore?

The show must go on
The show must go on, yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking, but my smile

Still stays on

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance
On and on
Does anybody know what we are living for?

I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning, turning) 'round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking
But inside in the dark, I'm aching to be free

The show must go on
The show must go on, yeah-yeah
Ooh, inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking, but my smile

Still stays on

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can fly, my friends

The show must go on, yeah
The show must go on
I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in
On with the show

I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
(On with the show, on with the show)
The show must go on