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One of the fun things about this song is that it positively outrages
quick-to-judge grownups when they hear children (or anyone) singing so cheerfully about possibly throwing
their lives away on the Wall of Death. When you listen carefully, though,
you realize that the song is actually about riding a roller-coaster. Extremely catchy tune, also.
We are much taken by Nanci Griffith’s rendition on
Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back To Bountiful)
Let me ride on the Wall of Death one more time
Let me ride on the Wall of Death one more time
You can waste your time on the other rides
But this is the nearest to being alive
Let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
You can go with the crazy people in the crooked house
You can fly away on the rocket or spin in the mouse
The tunnel of love might amuse you
And Noah’s Ark might confuse you but
Let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
On the Wall of Death
All the World is far from me
On the Wall of Death
It’s the nearest to being free
Well you’re going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
And maybe you’re strong, but what’s the use of ringing a bell
The switchback will make you crazy
Beware of the bearded lady
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
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