Molly

When I was a young man I ran away from home

I went to join the circus

Went to see the cotton candy world and make me lots of money

on my own

For Molly

Oh my pretty Molly

but she's waiting all alone

Someday soon I will return to her



Then I made the big time bright lights, showbiz

I'm really in the circus

There's only one thing wrong

I haven't saved a penny

on my own

for Molly

Oh my pretty Molly

But she's writing everyday

Molly understands

so it's okay



Ride a windy box car see a lthousand children young and old

Oh that greasepaint smile can hide your soul

Here comes a carousel guess which town it is

feel the thrill

Greasepaint covers everything but winter's chill



I'm reading Molly's letter

The ink is fading and the page's turning yellow

Long ago

I promised Molly

Don't you know I

I will close my eyes and go to her