Oh, the merry-go-round broke down
And we went round and round
Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss
And the merry-go-round went
"Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah
Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!'
Oh, the merry-go-round broke down
And it made the darnedest sound
The lights went low, we both said "Oh!"
And the merry-go-round went
"Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah
Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!'
Oh what fun - a wonderful time
Finding love for only a dime
Oh, the merry-go-round broke down
But you don't see me frown
Things turned out fine and now she's mine
'Cause the the merry-go-round went
"Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah
Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!"
Oh, the merry-go-round broke down