Discuss/Reflect
In what situations do people usually say ‘The show must go on’?
 
Part 1: Listen to the first part of the song and select the words you hear.

Empty , what are we   for

Abandoned , I guess we  the score

On and on, does  know

What we are   for?

Another , another mindless

Behind the curtain, in the pantomime

Hold the , does anybody want

To it anymore?
 
Part 2: Listen to the second part and type the missing words.


CHORUS
The show must go on (twice)

Inside my heart is

My make-up may be flaking

But my   still stays on

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to

Another heartache,   failed romance

On and on, does anybody know

What we are   for?

 

I guess I'm , I must be warmer now

I'll soon be turning round the   now

Outside the dawn is

But   in the dark I'm aching to be


CHORUS

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can fly my friends
The show must go on, the show must go on
I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in
On with the show
I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
On with the show, the show must go on

 
Match the words with the definitions. Type the numbers in the boxes.
1. To face
2. To take
3. To give in
4. To flake
5. Dawn
6. Will
7. Grin
8. Bill

 To accept
 To confront
 To peel
 To surrender
  The first appearance of light in the morning
  Programme of entertainment
  A broad smile that usually shows the teeth
  Desire, determination

 
Discuss/Reflect
How does the singer really feel? What lines in the song show you that he is trying to hide his feelings?
Do you think that it is OK to sometimes pretend you are feeling well when in fact you are not? How good are you at hiding your feelings?