Well this Is such a sad affair I've opened up my heart Oh so many times But now it's closed Oh my dear Every salty tear It wrings Bittersweet applause But when the show's in full swing every once in a while High stepping chorus lines Mean I'm forgetting my lullaby-Liebchen How rich in contrast love can be Sometimes I'm quite amused To see it twist and turn, To taste both sweet and dry These vintage years Lovers you consume, my friend, As others their wine Nein, das ist nicht das Ende der Welt Gestrandet am [?] Und das Spiel geht weiter, wie man weiß Noch viele schönste Wiedersehen And now As you turn to leave You try to force a smile As if to compensate Then you break down and cry