The Carousel Song

Story Behind The Song

I love the concept of comparing the idea of life to a carousel ride, and the bridge that says: And who could ever know what's comin' around With all the ups and downs life sends. Just jump on a painted pony, And if you fall, just jump up again.

Song Description

This is just a fun little song about the ups and downs of life...

Song Length 3:36 Genre Unique - Children, Pop - Easy Listening
Tempo Non 4/4 Lead Vocal Mixed Vocals
Mood Cheerful Subject Life, Fun
Similar Artists James Taylor Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

The Carousel Song

It's eight o'clock on a soccer day,
And I'm barely awake.
I've got a shot that I can make,
But I'm afraid I'll make a mistake.

It's ten o'clock and I forgot the way
To ride my bike.
Then I remembered my grandpa say
That's what life is like.

(Chorus)
Life is like a bowl of cherries
When things are going well.
And life is like a breeze that carries you.
And life is like a carousel,
Yeah, kind of like a carousel.

Another time, another day,
I fell down on a hike.
But I remembered my grandpa say
That's what life is like!

(Chorus)

And who could ever know what's comin' around
With all the ups and downs life sends.
Just jump on a painted pony,
And if you fall, just jump up again.

Life is like a bowl of cherries
When things are going well.
And life is like a breeze that carries you.
And life is like a carousel,
At least as far as I can tell.
And life is like a carousel,
Yeah, kind of like a carousel.

Round and round, and round and round, and round and round, and round and round...

Lyrics Dr. Mac Music Dr. Mac and Brian Mann
Producer Dr. Mac and Brian Man Publisher Free Spirit Publishing
Performance BMI Label Free Spirit Publishing

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