by Jerome Kern, The Big Show (1918)
“ They love the man in spangles, Who from a trapeze dangles; They love the lemonade If made with pink shade And how they love to hear the band Ahead of our parade so grand! They hear the bally hooman enraptured They're captured. [Burthen] Step right in and see the show Look for all the freaks you know Hear the calliope starting to blow. Bring your pal I hope he likes Miss Tansey Trained Chimpanzee, Signor Brady Bearded lady See the clowns we all love so With their jokes so long ago Just watch the lions They dance like Hawaiians All at our great big show. ”
