[Intro - Creepy carnival organ, distant laughter] [Spoken - Deep, charming, sinister male voice] LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! BOYS AND GHOULS! Welcome to the greatest show You'll NEVER live to see! Admission is free... And everybody's welcome. [Whispered] Nobody leaves. [Dirty guitar riff kicks in] [Verse 1] There's a circus on the edge of town, Where the Ferris wheel goes round and round. The lights are bright, but the sky is black, And the road disappears when you look back. There's a skeleton dancing at the gate, With a golden ticket and a dinner date. A witch on a Harley comes roaring through, Screaming, "WHERE'S THE BAR? I NEED A BREW!" [Pre-Chorus] The curtains rise, The spotlights glow. The ringmaster smiles... ENJOY THE SHOW! [Chorus - Huge stomping rock groove] WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! COME ON IN! EVERY LITTLE SECRET, EVERY LITTLE SIN! STEP RIGHT UP! DON'T BE SHY! WE'VE GOT A SHOW THAT'LL MAKE YOU DIE! WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! TAKE YOUR SEAT! THE DEVIL'S GOT A RHYTHM AND HE'S STOMPING HIS FEET! [Verse 2] There's a woman with no shadow, And a man with no face. A clown in the mirror Who won't leave his place. The fortune teller's laughing, Says she knows your name. The magician pulls a coffin out And asks you for a game. The witch found the bar, But the barman looked green. Said, "Haven't we met? YOU LOOK FAMILIAR TO ME!" She laughed so hard That her broomstick fell. Said, "POUR ME A DOUBLE! I KNOW YOU QUITE WELL!" [Pre-Chorus] The music stops. The crowd goes still. The ringmaster whispers... SIGN THE BILL. [Chorus - Big guitars and crowd vocals] WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! COME ON IN! EVERY LITTLE SECRET, EVERY LITTLE SIN! STEP RIGHT UP! DON'T BE SHY! WE'VE GOT A SHOW THAT'LL MAKE YOU DIE! WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! TAKE YOUR SEAT! THE DEVIL'S GOT A RHYTHM AND HE'S STOMPING HIS FEET! [Instrumental - Dirty guitar solo with sinister carnival organ] [Bridge - Half-time, dark and threatening] [Spoken over slow, heavy drums] Now, ladies and gentlemen... It's time for our FINAL ACT. Please check your tickets. Please remain in your seats. And whatever you do... DON'T LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN. [Sung - Deep, menacing] The painted smiles begin to crack, The carnival lights are fading black. The exits vanish, the gates are chained, And somewhere far away... A WHISTLE SOUNDS AGAIN. [Drums build, guitars grow heavier] [Final Chorus - Explosive, huge crowd vocals] WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! COME ON IN! EVERY LITTLE SECRET, EVERY LITTLE SIN! STEP RIGHT UP! DON'T BE SHY! WE'VE GOT A SHOW THAT'LL MAKE YOU DIE! WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! TAKE YOUR SEAT! THE DEVIL'S GOT A RHYTHM AND HE'S STOMPING HIS FEET! WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW! THE NIGHT'S NOT THROUGH! WE'VE SAVED THE FINAL PERFORMANCE... JUST FOR YOU! [Outro - Music slows, carnival organ returns] [Spoken - Ringmaster] Well, well, well... What a wonderful audience. Now, if you'll kindly make your way To the rear of the carnival... Your transportation is waiting. [Distant steam locomotive whistle] [Female voice - Irritated] OI! WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE BAR'S CLOSED?! [Ringmaster chuckles] [Whispered] All aboard. [Final ominous organ chord]
