The Carnival Is Over Lyrics
Judith Durham & The Seekers
Lyrics
Say goodbye my own true lover
As we sing a lovers song
How it breaks my heart to leave you
Now the carnival is gone
High above the dawn is waiting
And my tears are falling rain
For the carnival is over
We may never meet again
Like a drum my heart was beating
And your kiss was sweet as wine
But the joys of love are fleeting
For Pierrot and Columbine
Now the harbour light is calling
This will be our last goodbye
Though the carnival is over
I will love you till I die
Like a drum my heart was beating
And your kiss was sweet as wine
But the joys of love are fleeting
For Pierrot and Columbine
Now the harbour light is calling
This will be our last goodbye
Though the carnival is over
I will love you till I die
Though the carnival is over
I will love you till I die
Song & Lyrics Facts
"The Carnival Is Over" is a song by Judith Durham & The Seekers, released on the 1965 album A World of Our Own. Written by Tom Springfield and performed by the Australian band, "The Carnival Is Over" was an instant hit upon its release.
It reached number one in the UK Singles Chart and remains one of their best known songs. The lyrics tell the story of a couple who have had a wonderful time at a carnival but now it's over and they must part ways. The melancholy tune is backed up with beautiful harmonies from the group, making this a timeless classic.