JUST LIKE A CARNY
Stephen L.
Genre: Country
Tempo: Midtempo
Additional Notes:
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Backstory:
Lyrics:
You came rolling into town on a summer night
lucky for me, your car broke down
at our only streetlight
and I was there to lend a hand
I closed the hood, and picked up my tools
you kissed me on the cheek
and whispered thank you in my ear
and that was all it took
at least you stayed for a week
But you're rolling from one home to the next
How many more like me have there been?
Just like a carny
you move on without a trace
Don't tell me that you love me
you just say what you have to
to get what you need
and in the morning you'll be gone
pulling out stakes
before the dawn
The week went fast
and our love felt pure
I didn't see it comin' till you left for good
at least you left a note
explaining why you had to leave
You said your heart couldn't stay in one place
that there was too much love out there to taste
Baby i wish her the best
I hope you finds your peace
Rolling form one home to the next
How many more like me are ahead?
Just like a carny
you move on without a trace
Don't tell me that you love me
you just say what you have to
to get what you need
and in the morning you'll be gone
pulling out stakes
before the dawn
nothin' I could have said
nothin' I could have done
that would make you want to settle down
make you settle down for love
that would consecrate your soul
make you love me more
but your heart don't work that way
it's a shame you'll never know
Just like a carny
you move on without a trace
Don't tell me that you love me
you just say what you have to
to get what you need
and in the morning you'll be gone
pulling out stakes
before the dawn
there will be another town you'll find tonite
and one more heart that you'll break,
and then you'll go
and then you'll go