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I ran as fast as I could
Down to the storefront corner
Peeking over the row homes
Hoping to see the promise of the Ferris wheel
Part of this sphere
Winking back at me from the sky
I could see colors, the lights all aglow
Oh, how they twinkle at night

It's time for the carnival
Can I go?
Take a ride on the merry-go-round
Let's glide to the top of the Ferris wheel
I can see everything better from here

Didn't have much to hope for
Never dreamed of diamonds or rubies
Came by the crazy honestly
Learned how to act sane from the movies
Ah, you should've seen me back then
I was drunk with desire
I wanted to be good at something
Good to someone
Prove them all to be liars

It's time for the carnival
Can I go?
Hop a ride on the merry-go-round
Let's glide to the top of the Ferris wheel
I can see everything better from here

I sit on the bench in Cape May
October lies mute on the shore
The church is a junkie's playground
The carnies don't stop there no more
Yes, it's a bit chilly in autumn
But I'm still seeking thrills and I have the right
No one should hold that against me
Everyone deserves to see pretty lights

It's time for the carnival
Can I go?
Hop a ride on the merry-go-round
Let's glide to the top of the Ferris wheel

Doesn't matter how fast you go
Go fast or slow as you might
All of life is a circle
Catch as you can, don't hold on too tight
Just when you think you've gone forward
You might go backward again
Don't waste your time counting accomplishments
If you can't count on your friends

It's time for the carnival
Can I go?
Hop a ride on the merry-go-round
Let's glide to the top of the Ferris wheel
I can see everything better from here