When a Carnie's life is over, he knows heaven lies ahead
Because he's spent weeks and weeks in hell, at all those spots that are dead
No more payless paydays, no more disgruntled clowns
No more lying commitees, no more little towns
After all, the midnight madnesses followed by early call
You've spent a lifetime as a zombie, if that's any life at all
Sure there are worse things than dying, you can take that to the bank
All right, your life is over, but at least you've played your last blank
Written in memory of Max Ivey,
by Bonzo
January 8, 2003
No more double-backs,
Don't have to worry 'bout the truck,
No more dodging the scales,
Don't have to trust in luck.
No more sending proposals,
Don't have to worry 'bout the committee,
No more free rides for their kids,
Don't have to go to another city.
No more running stock to the popper,
Don't have to worry 'bout ride grosses,
No more buying flash for the joint,
Don't have marks looking down their noses.
He's on the best of shows now,
Sitting at the G-top with those who went before,
He's with the Big Owner,
Who could ask for more?
He's got the best location,
He's made it over the hump,
He's sittin' with the Angels,
He's made his final jump.
