'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round 

And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound… 



Now she's down and out, everyone's above her 

Tried everything a gal could try 

She takes the notion that nobody loves her 

And here's the reason why: 



She came to the city like a good gal should 

Found a little pad in a bad neighborhood 

She learned about life and it was quite a shock 

But now she knocks 'em down with the best on the block 

Ah, right! 



Yeah, and it's really a shame too, 

'Cause she was her daddy's pride and joy 



Daddy, won't you buy that pretty dolly for me? 

It's the only toy I ever wanted 

Won't you take me for a walk in the park? 

I love the big brass band 

And the chestnut stand 

And that sad old man 



'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round 

And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound… 



Now she's down and out, everyone's above her 

Tried everything a gal could try 

She takes the notion that nobody loves her 



Oh, but she's wrong, you know, 

Because I love her