Molly

Lyrics

[Verse 1] When I was a young man I ran away from home I went to join the circus Went to see the cotton candy whirl 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 [Verse 2] Then I made the big time Bright lights, show biz 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 [Bridge] Ride a windy boxcar, see a thousand 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 [Verse 3] I'm reading Molly's letter The ink is fading And the page is turning yellow Long ago I promised Molly Don't you know I— I will close my eyes and go to her