[Refrain]

Roll up, roll up

Wake up in the dark

I feel it gettin' lighter

Watch the world disappear

Tricks to thrill and to fear

Hold your head up higher

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)

[Verse]

Roll up, roll up

Take a spin on the top

Amazing Death Defier

Once to bring you near

Hold your heart, taste your tears

Won't you walk along the wire?

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)

[Bridge]

Danger, fire

Run now you liar

Wilder and wilder

Sleep now, it's over

(For another year)

[Refrain]

Roll up, roll up

Wakе up in the dark

I feel it gettin' lighter

Watch thе world disappear

Tricks to thrill and to fear

Hold your head up higher

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)