《Why Must the Show Go On》歌词

歌曲： Why Must the Show Go On

所属专辑：Why Must the Show Go On - Noel Coward Live in New York

歌手： Noel Coward

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Why Must The Show Go On - Noel Coward[00:00:00]

Written by：Coward[00:00:01]

The world for some years[00:00:10]

Has been sodden with tears[00:00:11]

On behalf of the acting profession[00:00:12]

Each star playing a part[00:00:15]

Seems to expect a purple heart[00:00:17]

It's unorthodox to be born in a box[00:00:20]

But it needn't become an obsession[00:00:22]

Let's hope we have no worse to plague us[00:00:24]

Than two shows a night in Las Vegas[00:00:26]

When I think of physicians and mathematicians[00:00:29]

Who don't earn a quarter the dough[00:00:32]

When I look at the faces[00:00:35]

Of people in Macy's[00:00:36]

There's one thing I'm burning to know[00:00:38]

Why must the show go on[00:00:42]

It can't be all that indispensable[00:00:46]

To me it really isn't sensible on the whole[00:00:50]

To play a leading role[00:00:53]

While fighting those tears you can't control[00:00:55]

Why kick up your legs[00:00:57]

When draining the dregs[00:00:58]

Of sorrow's bitter cup[00:00:59]

Because you have read[00:01:01]

Some idiot has said[00:01:02]

The curtain must stay up[00:01:03]

I'd like to know[00:01:04]

Why a star takes bows[00:01:06]

Having just returned from burying her spouse[00:01:08]

Brave boop a doopers[00:01:13]

Go home and dry your tears[00:01:14]

Gallant old troopers[00:01:17]

You've bored us all for years[00:01:18]

And if you're so blue[00:01:20]

Wet through[00:01:21]

And thoroughly woe be gone[00:01:22]

Why must the show go on[00:01:24]

Oh mammy[00:01:27]

Why must the show go on[00:01:28]

We're asked to condole[00:01:36]

With each tremulous soul[00:01:37]

Who steps out to be loudly applauded[00:01:38]

Stars on opening nights[00:01:40]

Weep when they see their names in lights[00:01:43]

Though people who act[00:01:46]

As a matter of fact[00:01:47]

Are financially amply rewarded[00:01:48]

It seems when pursuing their calling[00:01:51]

Their suffering's simply appalling[00:01:53]

But butchers and bakers and candlestick makers[00:01:57]

Get little applause for their pains[00:02:00]

When I think of miners[00:02:02]

And waiters in diners[00:02:04]

The query forever remains[00:02:06]

Why must the show go on[00:02:09]

The rule[00:02:14]

Is surely not immutable[00:02:15]

It it might be wiser[00:02:17]

And more suitable[00:02:19]

Just to close[00:02:20]

If you are in the throes[00:02:21]

Of personal grief and private woes[00:02:23]

Why stifle a sob when doing your job[00:02:25]

When if you'd use your head[00:02:27]

You'd go out and grab[00:02:29]

A comfortable cab[00:02:30]

And go right home to bed[00:02:31]

Because you're not[00:02:32]

Giving us much fun[00:02:33]

This laugh clown laugh routine's been overdone[00:02:36]

Hats off to showfolks[00:02:41]

For smiling when they're blue[00:02:42]

But more comme il faut folks[00:02:44]

Are sick of smiling through[00:02:46]

And if you're out cold[00:02:47]

Too old[00:02:49]

And most of your teeth have gone[00:02:50]

Why must the show go on[00:02:52]

I sometimes wonder[00:02:54]

Why must the show go on[00:02:56]

Why must the show go on[00:03:00]

Now why not announce the closing night of it[00:03:03]

The public seem to hate the sight of it dear[00:03:07]

And so[00:03:10]

Why you should undergo[00:03:11]

This terrible strain[00:03:13]

We'll never know[00:03:14]

We know that you're sad[00:03:15]

We know that you've had[00:03:16]

A lot of storm and strife[00:03:17]

But is it quite fair[00:03:19]

To ask us to share[00:03:20]

Your dreary private life[00:03:21]

We know you're trapped in a gilded cage[00:03:23]

But for heaven's sake[00:03:26]

Relax and be your age[00:03:28]

Stop being gallant[00:03:31]

And don't be such a bore[00:03:32]

Pack up your talent[00:03:35]

There's always plenty more[00:03:36]

And if you lose hope[00:03:38]

Take dope[00:03:39]

And lock yourself in the John[00:03:40]

Why must the show go on[00:03:42]

I'm merely asking[00:03:44]

Why must the show[00:03:46]

Go on[00:03:52]