Say, it’s only a paper moon, Sailing over a cardboard sea, But it wouldn’t be make believe, If you believed in me.

Me and my shadow Strolling down the avenue Oh, me and my shadow Not a soul to tell our troubles to And when it’s twelve o’clock we climb the stairs We never knock ’cause nobody’s there Just me and my shadow All alone and feeling blue
BILLY ROSE

Alone Blue Feelings Nobody Shadow Soul
It’s hard for a fellow to keep a chip on his shoulder if you allow him to take a bow.
BILLY ROSE

Bows Chips Praise
Without a song the day would never end Without a song the road would never bend When things go wrong a man ain’t got a friend Without a song
BILLY ROSE

End Ends Men Song Wrong
Say, it’s only a paper moon, Sailing over a cardboard sea, But it wouldn’t be make believe, If you believed in me.
BILLY ROSE

Believe Moon Sailing Sea
Never invest your money in anything that eats or needs repainting.
BILLY ROSE

Anything Money Needs Repainting

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