[Verse 1]
When we played our charade
We were like children posing
Playing at games, acting out names
Guessing the parts we played

[Verse 2]
Oh, what a hit we made
We came on next to closing
Best on the bill, lovers until
Love left the masquerade

[Chorus]
Fate seemed to pull the string
I turned, and you were gone
While from the darkened wings
The music box played on

[Verse 3]
Sad little serenade
Song of my heart's composing
I hear it still, I always will
Best on the bill
Charade

[Chorus]
Fate seemed to pull the string
I turned, and you were gone
While from the darkened wings
The music box played on
[Verse 4]
Sad little serenade
Song of my heart's composing
I hear it still, I always will
Best on the bill
Charade