We hope that you've enjoyed your ride
We tried to make it fun
But the horses all are tired now
For them the day is done
You've had so many uppity-ups
And you've had so many downs
We played you the old calliope
And you loved its clanky sounds
The carousel is closed now
Please exit to your right
The carousel is closed now
See you later, nighty-night
We hope that we have made your day
And gave you cause to sing
We have spun you 'round and 'round
And offered a brass ring
You wish it would go on and on
You want it to never cease
But all good things must come to an end
Tension and release
The carousel is closing down
But we'll be back some sunny day
Until then my faithful friend
Unless the horses run away
We hope that you'll remember us
Every sight and every sound
Paste us in your memories
This sweet old merry-go-round
You've gone 'round on this roundabout
Till you nearly flipped your lids
It's time for us to shut it down
Now get out of here you lousy kids
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