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Paul McCartney - It's only a paper moon (Lyrics)
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul McCartney
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Vocals
Andy Stein
Andy Stein
Violin
Bucky Pizzarelli
Bucky Pizzarelli
Guitar
Diana Krall
Diana Krall
Piano
John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli
Guitar
Karriem Riggins
Karriem Riggins
Drums
Robert Hurst
Robert Hurst
Bass
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Harburg
Harburg
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Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
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Billy Rose
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Diana Krall
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Tommy LiPuma
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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
[Verse 2]
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
[Verse 3]
Without your love, it's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love, it's a melody played in a penny arcade
[Verse 4]
It's a Barnum & Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
[Verse 5]
Without your love, it's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love, it's a melody played in a penny arcade
[Verse 6]
Yes, it's a Barnum & Bailey world
About as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
If you believe in me
If you believe in me
Written by: Billy Rose, E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, Harold Arlen

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