(*Bennie Benjamin/George David Weiss) [** Originally by LaVern Baker:] The wheel of fortune* Goes spinning around Will the arrow point my way Will this be my day Oh, wheel of fortune Please don't pass me by Let me know the magic Of a kiss and a sigh While the wheel is spinning Spinning, spinning, spinning I'll not dream of winning Winning fortune or fame While the wheel is turning Turning, turning, turning I'll be ever yearning, yearning For love's precious flame Oh, wheel of fortune I'm hoping somehow If you ever smile on me Please let it be now