How many times on this marry-go-round
Over and over again
Up on the horse was a weak foolish child
Never believe it would end

How many smokes
'Til I'm satisfied
How many dreams 'til I'm happy
How much of the day
Will I watch fade away
'Til there is no one to ask me

I was gone
So gone
Gone so gone
For a while

How many times will I sleep by your side?
Turning and dreaming and scared
A fairground that's shut down
As you ride away
My horse won't go anywhere

I was gone
So gone
Gone so gone
For a while

I was wrong
So wrong
Wrong so wrong
For a while

How many songs will I try to write?
All with the same thing to say
I've got two tickets left
Wont you please stay with me
The very last ride of the day

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Chris Isaak Santa Claus is Coming to Town Lyrics
Michael Franks & Brenda Russel When I Give My Love to You Lyrics