by William "Smokey" Robinson, Marv Tarplin & Warren Moore
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People say I'm the life of the party
Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Since you left me
If you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
You're the permanent one

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

I need you, need you
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
I'm just a clown since you put me down
My smile is my makeup
I wear since my breakup with you

Baby, take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears