The Skeleton and the Roundabout

by The Idle Race · · Rock
Lyrics

Quick Answer — The Skeleton and the Roundabout Lyrics

[00:07.72] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:09.01] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:12.21] I am the fairground man at heart [00:15.34] I run the roundabout this part
Rock 1968 English

The Skeleton and the Roundabout Full Lyrics

[00:07.72] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:09.01] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:12.21] I am the fairground man at heart [00:15.34] I run the roundabout this part [00:17.66] I fill this fair but custom have I none [00:21.72] I turn the handle round so fast [00:24.42] It makes my elbow ache [00:25.83] Nobody seems to care [00:30.81] No-one rides upon my roundabout [00:33.07] No longer anymore [00:35.32] Oh what a horrid fair [00:40.73] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:43.03] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:45.78] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:48.05] Climb aboard my roundabout [00:51.29] Money there is none [00:53.04] I'm thinner than a skeleton [00:56.69] But wait a minute, I'm so thin [00:59.87] That all these aches and pains [01:01.18] Could be a chance for me [01:06.59] I could be a horror [01:08.80] Or a ghost in a ghost train [01:10.63] I think I'll go and see [01:15.67] I meet the man who run the ghost train [01:18.36] He says, you're just great [01:21.07] I'll pay you top class wages [01:23.31] If you'll just hang from this gate [01:27.04] A year is passing lots of food [01:28.82] And money come my way [01:30.67] Oh, lucky man am I [01:36.51] But who's this telling me, you're fired [01:38.35] You're much too fat to be a ghost [01:40.58] Be on your way - so here I am [01:45.53] Climb aboard my roundabout [01:48.29] Climb aboard my roundabout [01:50.55] Climb aboard my roundabout [01:52.86] Climb aboard my roundabout [01:56.41] La la la la . [02:20.98]

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "The Skeleton and the Roundabout" by The Idle Race released?

"The Skeleton and the Roundabout" by The Idle Race was released in 1968.

What genre is "The Skeleton and the Roundabout" by The Idle Race?

"The Skeleton and the Roundabout" by The Idle Race is a Rock song.

What are the opening lyrics of "The Skeleton and the Roundabout"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:07.72] Climb aboard my roundabout"