Oh, the merry-go-round broke down And we went round and round Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss And the merry-go-round went "Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!' Oh, the merry-go-round broke down And it made the darnedest sound The lights went low, we both said "Oh!" And the merry-go-round went "Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!' Oh what fun - a wonderful time Finding love for only a dime Oh, the merry-go-round broke down But you don't see me frown Things turned out fine and now she's mine 'Cause the the merry-go-round went "Um-pah-pah, um-pah-pah Um-pah! Um-pah! Um-pah-pah-pah!" Oh, the merry-go-round broke down