If tears had color in them, I'd stay such a mess 'Cause I'd always have splotches of color all over my dress If blues and reds and yellows appeared each time I cried Then how could I keep secret what I feel inside Oh, I'm lucky, yes That tears are clear And just disappear, yes, disappear Whenever they dry If tears had color in them, I'd be so ashamed 'Cause I'd look like a circus clown, each time I write your name If tears had color in them, and left a stain behind Then I'd wear multi-colorod make-up all of the time I'm so glad, oh, yes That tears are clear And just disappear, yes, disappear Whenever they dry