So it's only a paper moon Hanging over a cardboard sea But it wouldn't be make believe If you believe in me Well it's only a canvas sky Hanging over a muslin tree But it wouldn't be make believe If you believe in me Without your love It's a carnival parade Without your love It's a melody played on a penny arcade It's a Barnum & Bailey world Just as phoney as it could be But it wouldn't be make believe If you believe in me