Story Behind The Song
The songwriter and performer both love old-fashioned carousels which play calliope music (steam pipe organ).
Song Description
This song depicts the joy in riding an old-fashioned carousel, telling how music can drive your troubles away.
| Song Length |
2:36 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Exultant |
Subject |
Happiness, Excitement |
| Similar Artists |
Carole King, Celine Dion |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Come take a ride with me on the carousel. Come take a ride this fine summer day. Let's take a ride today on the carousel. Wonderful music is playing! (chorus) The gay old calliope puffs out a melody sweeter than breezes in May. The horses go up and down, spinning around. We're having a beautiful fun-filled day! (vs.2) Life is so grand when you ride a carousel! Music will drive your troubles away. Come take a ride with me on the carousel. Wonderful music is playing! (chorus) (vs.2) Life is so grand when you ride a carousel. Music will drive your troubles away. Come take a ride with me on the carousel. Wonderful music is playing!