[Refrain]
'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round
And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
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, alright

[Interlude, spoken]
Yeah, and it's really a shame, too
Because she was her daddy's pride and joy

[Bridge]
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
[Refrain]
'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round
And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound

[Verse 1]
But now, she's down and out, everyone's above her
Tried everything a gal could try
She takes the notion that nobody loves her

[Outro, spoken]
Ah, but she's wrong, you know
Because I love her