I wanted the music to play on forever
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
I wanted the clown to be constantly clever
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
I bought me blue ribbons to tie up my hair
But I couldn′t find anybody to care
The merry-go-round is beginning to slow now
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
I'd better run home to the people who love me
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
Oh, Mommy dear, I know you′re very proud
Your little girl in gingham is so far above the crowd
No, Daddy dear, you never could have known
That I would be successful, yet so very much alone
I wanted to live in a carnival city
With laughter, love everywhere
I wanted my friends to be thrilling and witty
I wanted somebody to care
I found my blue ribbons all shiny and new
But now I discover they're no longer blue
The merry-go-round is beginning to taunt me
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
There's nothing to win and there′s no one to want me
Have I stayed too long at the fair?
Writer(s): William C. Barnes Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
