They seem to wear a different mask each night they play They're forever someone else with every part They want to make it in the theatre all the way And the people down there know it in their heart They are beggars, kings or fools, they got it made Maybe someday I'll be part of the parade It's showtime, it's showtime, the curtain goes up Everyone out there on stage It's showtime, it's showtime, let's reach for the top Songbirds, get out of your cage There's a center of attraction as you're blinded by the lights We know the crowds are after tears and laughter It's showtime, it's showtime, what more can I tell? Showtime is heaven and hell And the funny man's laughin', though he's feeling down right low But the audience won't know, they love that funny show And the hero's a zero who's frightened of a mouse But acts the hero and brings down the house There is nothing like showtime, it will take you to the sky No stagefright can ever hold you back It's showtime in no-time, you take off and fly Knowing you're on the right track It's showtime, it's no time, the dream has come true We own the world here on stage We're singing, we're dancing, we're playing for you Turning each night a new page It's showtime, it's showtime, of course We're living just for your applause