Song Lyrics

Carnival In Kenora

by Joni Mitchell

Twinkle, twinkle, what a pity
Alone alone on such a pretty night
With enchantment on your side
Popcorn, popcorn, cotton candy
Soft voice whispered, "This all can be right
If you come and share a ride"

Carnival in Kenora
I let him take me for a ride
On a giant Ferris wheel
Up in the neon sky
Or far from the barker's cry
One kiss can sometimes make you feel
Like a spinning Ferris wheel

All the tents are taken down now
All that's left is scuffled ground now
Still the magic echoes in the sand
Popcorn, popcorn, cotton candy
Now a stranger takes my hand; we smile
And the magic understands

Carnival in Kenora
I let him take me for a ride
On a giant Ferris wheel
Up in the neon sky
Or far from the barker's cry
One kiss can sometimes make you feel
Like a spinning Ferris wheel

Transcriptions of Carnival In Kenora

Guitar tablature by Mark Domyancich

Carnival In Kenora has been recorded by 4 other artists

Big Yellow Taxi (from "Unknown And Famous Songs Of Joni Mitchell" - 2006)
Friis, Christina (from "The Quiet Of Knowing" - 2017)
The Difference (- 1968)
Zack, Gary (- 1972)
[more information on recordings by other artists]

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jonifan on 2011-Apr-26 at 05:20:22 GMT-5:

i really wish I could hear the melody that accompanies this piece.

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View album Archives - Volume One: The Early Years (1963-1967) Released October 30, 2020
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