[Verse 1]
Come on, kids from eight to 80
Hey there, mister, bring your lady
There's a big show on the inside
It's carnival time

[Verse 2]
Popcorn, peanuts, and cotton candy
Pink lemonade that's dan-dan-dandy
Be a big shot for a dollar
It's carnival time

[Bridge]
Roustabouts roustabouting
There's happy shouts, children shouting
If you've got doubts, quit your doubtin'
It's thrills, it's spice
It's cheap at half the price

[Verse 3]
So don't be bashful, buy a ticket
Get the habit, never kick it
Hear the band there, don't just stand there
It's carnival time

[Instrumental break]
[Bridge]
Roustabouts roustabouting
There's happy shouts, children shouting
If you've got doubts, quit your doubtin'
It’s thrills, it's spice
It's cheap at half the price

[Verse 4]
So don't be bashful, buy a ticket
Get the habit, never kick it
Hear the band there, don't just stand there
It's carnival time
It's carnival time