I remember way back when The circus came to town It was like nothing I had ever seen Spun my head around. Maybe it was all those crazy lights But I stepped right up and paid the price Fool me once, that's okay Fool me twice, I like it that way. All those death-defying feats Glued me to the edge of my seat I can't let go No, I can't let go. The car pulled up, and the clowns poured out, They put out the house of fire And we held our breath while the man in the vest Went dancing down the wire. Cotton candy, apple sweet I can't get enough of what's bad for me, oh Satisfaction guaranteed By the greatest show on earth. Little dogs they danced around Flying ladies, they never touched down They can't let go No, they can't let go. I'm saying I can't let go No, I can't let go. Back around, I came back around And all I found was an empty lot And a ticket stub said "Thanks a lot." Thanks a lot. And when the circus blows through here next time, Bet I'll be the first in line 'Cause I can't let go No, I can't let go I'm saying I can't let go No, I can't let go. Mmmm... Aaaah ... No, I can't let go, I'm saying I can't let go No, I can't let go...