Lyrics

on a wednesday in august, the carnival rolled into town... the strong man, the cannon ball - things great and small - this wonder before the fall...

so lose yourself, in this house of cards... before the summer ends... and win your girl the biggest prize... before the chill sets in... and hold on...

at the top of the ferris wheel you told me you'd always be mine... but then I took your hand as you looked over the side, and said, "darlin', it's a long way down"...

so lose yourself in this mirror house before the light bends... and win your girl the biggest prize... 'cause this ferris wheel is coming down fast... and hold on...

late sunday evening, the carnival rolled out of town... the fairgrounds are quiet, there is fall in the air... the harvest moon lights the sky...

so close your eyes, and remember those midway lights... before the winter sets in... and close your eyes, like at the top of that ferris wheel ride... 'til that summer love rolls 'round again...

and hold on.