Roll up, roll up
Wake up in the dark
I feel it getting lighter
Watch the world disappear
Tricks to thrill and to fear
Hold your head up higher

Hurray
They're coming to town
The freaks and the clowns
A merry-go-round
Such a colorful crowd
Until the lights go out

Roll up, roll up
Take a spin on the top
Amazing Death Defier
Wants to bring you near
Hold your heart, taste your tears
To walk along the wire

Hurray
They're coming to town
The freaks and the clowns
A merry-go-round
Such a colorful crowd
Until the lights go out

Danger!
Fire!
Run now you liars
Wilder and wilder
Sleep now
It’s over
For another year

Roll up, roll up
Wake up in the dark
I feel it getting lighter
Watch the world disappear
Tricks to thrill and to fear
Hold your head up higher

Hurray
They're coming to town
The freaks and the clowns
A merry-go-round
Such a colorful crowd
Until the lights go out