When we played our charade We were like children posing Playin' at games, actin' out names Guessin' the parts we played Oh, what a hit we made We came on next to closin' Best on the bill, lovers until Love left a masquerade Fate seemed to pull the strings I turned and you were gone While from the darkened wings The music box played on Sad little serenade Song of my heart's composing I hear it still, I always will Best on the bill charade Fate seemed to pull the strings I turned and you were gone While from the darkened wings The music box played on and on Sad little serenade Song of my heart's composing I hear it still, I guess I always will Best on the bill charade