I Stayed Too Long At The Fair

Oh, dear, what can the matter be?
What can the matter be?
Have I stayed too long, at the fair?

Here in New York, I'm many miles away
From people, who were dear to me
Here in New York, I'm finding every day
How very sad, that kinda girl can be

I wanted the music to play on forever
But I stayed too long, at the fair
I wanted the clown, to be constantly clever
But I stayed too long, at the fair

I found me blue ribbons, to tie up my hair
But I couldn't find anybody, to care

The merry-go-round, is beginning to slow now
Have I stayed too long, at the fair?
The music has stopped, and the children must go now
Have I stayed too long, at the fair?

Oh, mother dear, I know you're very proud
Your little girl, in gingham, is so far above the crowd
Oh, daddy dear, you never could have known
Your love, would be successful, and so very much alone

I wanted to win, all the fabulous treasures
But I stayed too long, at the fair
I wanted to dance, all the merriest measures
But I stayed too long, at the fair

I bought me the ribbons, all shiny and blue
But now, I discover them, no longer new

The lights of the Midway, are fading above me
Have I stayed too long, at the fair?
I'd better run home, to the people who love me
For I stayed too long, at the fair

What can the matter be?