I hear the soft wind blowing out a song I've been here waiting for so long Promises he made, but he isn't here Why is Johnny so long at the fair Well, that evening sun, yesterday did set Johnny packed up and told me not to fret Swore to bring me ribbons for my hair While he sings his songs at the fair He told me I'm his love for life Promised me that soon I'd be his wife If he could see how much I care He's too busy dancing at the fair Well, tell me friends did you see him go Yes, they said, you don't wanna know The truth would be much too hard to bear He's found a new love waiting at the fair At the fair, at the fair, at the fair, at the fair