The Ringmaster's Refrain

[finncullen]

Strike up the band and dim the lights
The cavalcade is here!
The clowns have left their caravans 
And they parade and cheer!

See them caper, see them pose
With painted smiles and such
But greasepaint's just an oily smear
It doesn't mean too much

Hear the jolly music play
Come on sing along
And shake the hands they offer you
(I'm sure you know the song)

They promise gifts
They promise joy
They promise laughs and fun
The promises come thick and fast
Election time's begun!