I hear the soft wind blowing out a song I've been here waiting for so long Promises he made, but he isn't in Why is Johnnie so long at the fair That evening sun yesterday did set Johnnie packed up and told me not to fret Swore to bring me ribbons for my hair Well, he's too busy dancing 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 Well, he's too busy dancing at the fair 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 found a new love waiting at the fair He's found a new love at the fair He's found a new love at the fair