Bittersweet

[Strophe 1:]
Well this
Is such a sad affair
I've opened up my heart
Oh so many times
But now it's closed

[Strophe 2:]
Oh my dear
Every salty tear
It wrings
Bittersweet applause

[Strophe 3:]
But when the show's in full swing every once in a while
High stepping chorus lines
Mean I'm forgetting my lullaby-Liebchen

[Strophe 4:]
How rich in contrast love can be
Sometimes I'm quite amused
To see it twist and turn
To taste both sweet and dry

[Strophe 5:]
These vintage years
Lovers you consume, my friend
As others their wine

[Strophe 6:]
Nein, das ist nicht das Ende der Welt
Gestrandet am [?]
Und das Spiel geht weiter, wie man weiß
Noch viele schönste Wiedersehen

[Strophe 7:]
And now
As you turn to leave
You try to force a smile
As if to compensate
Then you break down and cry