Scared of the Ferris Wheel (Island Party Dance Mix)

[Verse 1] I picked you up at seven sharp With my truck washed clean and my brave face on Said, “Baby, I ain’t scared of much” Then the county fair lights came along You smiled at that big old circle Turning slow against the sky I said, “That looks structurally questionable” You said, “Alan, don’t you lie” [Pre-Chorus] I can change a tire in the pouring rain I can kill a spider with a magazine But when that seat starts swinging I start bargaining with gravity [Chorus] I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you I’ll hold your purse, I’ll guard your fries I’ll win that bear on try number two I’ll ride the Scrambler sideways I’ll eat whatever’s deep-fried blue But way up there with the whole town watching My courage comes unscrewed So kiss me down here on solid ground Let those pretty lights spin around I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you [Verse 2] You bought two tickets just to tease me Waved ’em like a wedding ring I said, “What about the bumper cars?” You said, “Nice try, chicken king” The operator grinned like trouble Pulled the handle, gave a nod I started praying to my mama And negotiating with God [Pre-Chorus] You took my hand and laughed so sweet Said, “Baby, you can lean on me” I said, “That’s kind, but I should mention I may become scenery” [Chorus] I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you I’ll hold your purse, I’ll guard your fries I’ll win that bear on try number two I’ll ride the Scrambler sideways I’ll eat whatever’s deep-fried blue But way up there with the whole town watching My courage comes unscrewed So kiss me down here on solid ground Let those pretty lights spin around I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you [Bridge] Halfway up, I quit pretending Held your hand like it held breath You leaned close and whispered, “Look out there” And Lord, I saw the whole sunset The town was small, the sky was burning Your hair was gold in the evening air For one sweet second, I forgot That I was dying way up there [Final Chorus] I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you I shook like leaves, you laughed like bells And somehow I made it through I’ll face the lights, I’ll face the height If that’s the road to holding you Sometimes brave is just two scared hands Not letting go too soon So kiss me up here above this town Let those pretty lights spin around I’m scared of the Ferris wheel But I ain’t scared of loving you [Outro] When we got down, I kissed the ground Then I kissed you twice You said, “Same time next Friday?” I said, “Maybe bumper cars sound nice”