What goes up must come down Spinning wheel got to go round Talking about your troubles it's a crying sin Ride a painted pony Let the spinning wheel spin You got no money, you got no home Spinning wheel, all alone Talking about your troubles and you, you never learn Ride a painted pony Let the spinning wheel turn Did you find a directing sign On the straight and narrow highway? Would you mind a reflecting sign Just let it shine within your mind And show you the colours that are real Someone is waiting just for you Spinning wheel is spinning true Drop all your troubles, by the river side Catch a painted pony On the spinning wheel ride Someone is waiting just for you Spinning wheel is spinning true Drop all your troubles, by the river side Ride a painted pony Let the spinning wheel fly