Lyrics

A gauze half conceals the tableau of guests in the opera house Each raises their mask to the other They recognise each other The gauze lifts fully to reveal the staircase of the opera house Hand to another and strut "Oh what a splendid party! Here's to us!" Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquеrade Paper faces on paradе Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Every face a different shade In this faceless dance parade Golden feathers Silver bones No one here shall dance alone Changing places on a whim Flick and twirl into another spin Take your partner by the hand No the party never ends Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Flash of mauve Splash of puce Fool and king Ghoul and goose Green and black Queen and priest Trace of rouge Face of beast Curl of lip Swirl of gown Ace of hearts Face of clown Eye of gold Thigh of blue True is false Who is who? Stop and stare at the sea of smiles Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you Masquerade Paper faces on parade Masquerade Hide your face The world will never find you