They call me the Lover Greatest in town The one I really love Keeps putting me down They call me the lover Oh, they'll never discover I'm only a clown Yes, I'm the Actor Acting out a part The smile on my face And the tear in my heart Putting on a show Everywhere I go I'm the Actor Oh, I'm joking and singing When I'm with the crowd And when they mention her Oh, I'm laughing out loud And I keep on lying For they won't see me cry 'Cause I'm too proud Yes, I'm the Actor Acting out a part The smile on my face And the tear in my heart Putting on a show Everywhere I go I'm the Actor Yes, I'm the actor 'Cause I love her so