The carnival barker at the end of track is zydeco performer extraordinaire Rockin' Dopsie, Jr of Lafayette, Louisiana, whom I recorded in New Orleans during session for a separate project.

Lyrics

Should be easy bein’ in love
But it ain’t easy for everyone
When I’m not cryin’ I’ve got to laugh
Look at us chasin’ what we can’t have

On the carousel we’re a sight to see
I want you, you want him
He wants her and she wants me
On the carousel nobody rides for free
I want you, you want him
He wants her and she wants me

I’d be happy bein’ with you
But when you see him, baby I lose
He’s got to have her, but she said no way
Then she smiles at me
Lookin’ like she’s ready

Round and round we go
Where will it stop? Nobody knows
Up and down we slide
Like it or not, stuck on the ride

Words and music ©2012 Tom Lerner/
The Other Woman Music (BMI)