I can see the turning of the key
I`ve been deceived by the clown inside of me
I thought that he was righteous but he`s vain
Oh, something`s a-telling me I wear the ball and chain

My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost
He`s always off somewhere when I need him most
The Spanish moon is rising on the hill
But my heart is a-tellin` me I love you still

I come back to the town from the flaming moon
I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon
I love to see you dress before the mirror
Won`t you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear?

Everybody`s wearing a disguise
To hide what they`ve got left behind their eyes
But me, I can`t cover what I am
Wherever the children go I`ll follow them

I march in the parade of liberty
But as long as I love you I`m not free
How long must I suffer such abuse?
Won`t you let me see your smile before I turn you loose?

I`ve given up the game, I`ve got to leave
The pot of gold is only make-believe
The treasure can`t be found by men who search
Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church

We sat in an empty theater and we kissed
I asked ya please to cross me off your list
My head tells me it`s time to make a change
But my heart is telling me I love ya but you`re strange

So one more time at midnight, near the wall
Take off your heavy make-up and your shawl
Won`t you descend from the throne, from where you sit?
Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it