Barry Manilow - Winner Go Down Lyrics

Fame, fame, fame, is it worth it?
Fame, fame, fame, can you take it?
Fame, fame, fame, are you ready?
Fame, fame, fame, will you make it?

You were touched with the gold of a warm summer morning
A symphony born in the sun
They loved you like pagans and followed your climb
The strongest, most beautiful one

You've flown to the clouds where the air's very thin
And the word is out all around town
They've lined up for miles with their holiday grins
They love to see a winner go down

Winner go down, learning to loose
Lie in the gravel, bathe in the blues
They'll run to the rooftops screaming the news
Winner go down, winner go down, oh, oh

And now the arena is quiet and darkened
The crowd is covered in smiles
They're holding their breath at the thought of the slaughter
But you sure kept them waiting awhile

They built up your legend and danced in your light
Till they longed for the day to come 'round
When they'd see you break down and cry like a baby
They love to see a winner go down, oh, oh, oh

Winner go down, learning to loose
Lie in the gravel, bathe in the blues
They'll run to the rooftops screaming the news
Winner go down, they love to see a winner go down
A winner go down, they love to see a winner go down

Fame, fame, fame, is it worth it?
Fame, fame, fame, can you take it?
Fame, fame, fame

The trial is over, the crowd has gone home
Yes, all their predictions came true
But even the thrill being there for the fall
It's just glory they borrowed from you

Winner go down, learning to loose
Lie in the gravel, bathe in the blues
They'll run to the rooftops screaming the news
Winner go down, they love to see a winner go down

Learning to loose
Lie in the gravel, bathe in the blues
They'll run to the rooftops screaming the news
Winner go down, I hate to see a winner go down, oh, oh