Time ticks by as the story unfolds All smiles tonight, so let the laughter explode Half comedy, half killing spree My screws are loose, but the joke's on you 'Cause Gotham is burning bright But the show must go on tonight (Oh, oh, oh) So join the parade, turn that frown upside down While you're screamin' in pain, I'll be laughing out loud Singin': "God can't save us, God can't save us" The joke's on you Time ticks by, here's a comical twist There's a sign in the sky, but it doesn't mean shit 'Cause Gotham's greed's been good to me The grin will win, here we go again 'Cause Gotham is burning bright But the show must go on tonight (Oh, oh, oh) So join the parade, turn that frown upside down While you're screamin' in pain, I'll be laughing out loud Singin': "God can't save us, God can't save us" The joke's on you People of Gotham, let me be clear In the dark of the night, it's the Bat you should fear I have only one question before we ignite Will you dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight? Born in an acid bath That's how I got my grin I killed his mom and dad Laughter's the best medicine Fear me Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha) So join the parade, turn that frown upside down While you're screamin' in pain, I'll be laughing out loud Singin': "God can't save us" (We're laughing either way) "God can't save us" (We're laughing either way) "God can't save us" One, two, one, two, three, come on Time ticks by as the story unfolds All smiles tonight so let the laughter explode Half comedy, half killing spree My screws are loose but the joke's on you