[Elton John:]
People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
[Elton John:]
So take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
[Elton John:]
Oh I need you, need you
[Smokey Robinson:]
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Looking like I'm having fun
Although she might be cute she's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one
[Elton John (Smokey Robinson):]
So take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
[Elton John (Smokey Robinson):]
Oh I need you, need you
[Smokey Robinson (Elton John):]
Oh baby now outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
I'm just a clown since you put me down
My smile is my make-up I wear since my break-up with you
[Elton John (Smokey Robinson): 2x]
So take a good look at my face
You know my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears