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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nat "King" Cole
Nat "King" Cole
Vocals
The Nat "King" Cole Trio
The Nat "King" Cole Trio
Vocals
Frank DeVol
Frank DeVol
Conductor
George Shearing
George Shearing
Piano
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Vocals
Ray Anthony and His Orchestra
Ray Anthony and His Orchestra
Vocals
George Shearing Quintet
George Shearing Quintet
Vocals
Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton
Piano
Oscar Moore
Oscar Moore
Guitar
Johnny Miller
Johnny Miller
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Harburg
Harburg
Lyrics
Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
Composer
Billy Rose
Billy Rose
Lyrics
Frank DeVol
Frank DeVol
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lee Gillette
Lee Gillette
Producer
Ron McMaster
Ron McMaster
Mastering Engineer
Sweet
Sweet
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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