Your eyes don't shine like they used to shine
And the thrill is gone when your lips meet mine
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love

Oh, baby, your words don't mean what they used to mean
They once were inspired, now they're just routine
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love

I guess I'll have to play Pagliacci
And dress in a clown's disguise
I learn to laugh like Pagliacci
With tears in my eyes

Oh baby, you look the same, you're a lot the same
But my heart, it tells me "no, no, you're not the same"
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love