Three little clowns They don’t want to go shopping anymore Three little clowns They don’t want to go shopping 'Cause the guard said to the black one What kind of trouble are you looking for? Three little clowns They don’t want to skate in the park Three little clowns They’re afraid to skate in the park 'Cause the old man looked to the young clown And he was eyed like a shark Three little clowns They don’t like their school’s class Three little clowns They don’t like their school’s class 'Cause the teacher said to the gay clown You’re a boy and can’t wear a dress Three little clowns Life ain’t a circus, I say Three little clowns People have a very strange way You’re beloved in the circus But in the streets you’re just a prey