i ve got a merry go round little girl don t you want to ride i ve got a merry go round now little girl now don t you want to ride now don t be scared woman oh lord big bill is by your side ain t you tired of seesawing baby jump on my merry go round ain t you tired of seesawing baby jump on my merry go round now you ride with me one time oh lord and i declare you ll say you re heaven bound play it boy catch a good hold with your hand baby set your feet just right catch a good hold with your hand darling set your feet just right i m gonna give you a good ride baby ooh lord i m gonna try to dog my mind you want to ride easy baby jump on my merry go round you want to ride easy now jump on my merry go round lord i declare it s made out of hickory wood woman ooh lord you sure can t break her down