Songwriter: Marv Tarplin Warren “Pete” Moore Smokey Robinson

Producer: The Flying Pickets

People say I'm the life of the party
Because I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

[Chorus]
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

I need you, need you
Since you left me
If you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun

Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one

[Chorus]
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

I need you, need you
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah

Since you put me down
My smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you

[Chorus]
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears