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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nat "King" Cole
Nat "King" Cole
Vocals
Harry Edison
Harry Edison
Trumpet
John Collins
John Collins
Guitar
Charlie Harris
Charlie Harris
Bass
Lee Young
Lee Young
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Harburg
Harburg
Lyrics
Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
Composer
Billy Rose
Billy Rose
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lee Gillette
Lee Gillette
Producer
Ron McMaster
Ron McMaster
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It is only a paper moon
Hangin' over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
[Verse 2]
It is only a canvas sky
Sailin' 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 on a penny arcade
[Verse 4]
It's a Barnum and 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 on a penny arcade
[Verse 6]
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me
Written by: Billy Rose, E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, Harold Arlen

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