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Carousel Man Lyrics by Cher

The Way of Love: The Cher Collection

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[Verse 1]
I had a taste of bitter life at sweet sixteen
I was growing up too fast, if you know what I mean
Met an older man who taught me his own way to live
And all I had to do to keep him was to give and give

[Chorus]
The carousel man kept me going around and round
Carousel man always knew that I'd stay around
The carousel man wouldn't let me off his merry-go-round

[Verse 2]
I followed him around in traveling shows along the main county lines
Watching him drinking his mind away, not ever knowing my name at time
Each night when the show closed down, he used to tell me of his dreams
He was wearing new French suits while I mended my torn jeans

[Chorus]
The carousel man kept me going around and round
Carousel man always knew that I'd stay around
The carousel man wouldn't let me off his merry-go-round

[Verse 3]
Then one night in Santa Fe, the horses stopped going around
There he was my poor rich man lying on the Mexico ground
All the sad music of his life is still spinning in my mind
The carousel starts up again and I found my place in life

[Chorus]
The carousel man kept me going around and round
Carousel man always knew that I'd stay around
The carousel man wouldn't let me off his merry-go-round

[Outro]
The carousel man kept me going around and round
Carousel man always knew that I'd stay around
The carousel man wouldn't let me off his merry-go-round
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About “Carousel Man” by Cher

Read the complete lyrics to "Carousel Man" by Cher from the album "The Way of Love: The Cher Collection". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Carousel Man" is performed by Cher. from the album "The Way of Love: The Cher Collection" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Carousel Man", explore more songs by Cher using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Carousel Man" is credited to Cher. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Carousel Man" appears on "The Way of Love: The Cher Collection".

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