It's big, it's colossal, it's the best show on earth,
the circus will be in town today.
You'll wanna have a lemonade,
You'll wanna see the big parade,
You'll wanna hear the calliope play!

It's great, it's terrific, it's the best show on earth,
nothing could top it anywhere.
You'll get a chance to laugh and play,
You'll have a heart that's young and gay,
And you'll have a happy holiday!

It's great to make believe
that you're the dare devil fellow on the high trapeze.
As far above the crowd,
you'll catch your high flyin' partner with the greatest of ease.

Or you can be a clown...
a happy face pagliatchy happy circus clown,
dressed up in those silly clothes,
with a big red funny nose,
When the mighty circus comes to town!

It's grand, it's tremendous, it's the best show on earth,
so go buy a ticket right away,
You'll get a chance to laugh and play,
You'll have a heart that's young and gay,
And you'll have a happy holiday!