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Twenty bucks buys ten coupons
Two ears of corn and one ride on
The tilt-a-whirl with your favorite girl
Keep on walkin' down the midway
Three-eyed goats and games to play
Step right up, Carney says, "Try your luck"

You can tell the sweet smell of summer in the air
Whole town shuts down, everybody's gonna be there

Down at the county fair
Big time, big top, big crowds, big hair
There's nothing bigger all around
The country anywhere
Than the county fair

Judging pigs and judging pies
Fighting for the first place prize
And have you seen this year's queen
4-H club and F.F.A.
Working toward a better day
And a petting zoo, yeah, they got that too

And eight o'clock rolls around, everybody knows
The grandstands open up and it's time for the big show

Down at the county fair
Big time, big top, big crowd, big hair
There's nothing bigger all around
This country anywhere
Than the county fair

Down at the county fair
Big time, big top, big crowds, big hair
There's nothing bigger all around
This country anywhere
Than the county fair

Down at the county fair
Big time, big top, big crowds, big hair
There's nothing bigger
In small towns everywhere
Than the county fair




County fair
Yeah, county fair

Overall Meaning

The Lonestar song "County Fair" is a nostalgic, upbeat tune that celebrates the joys of small-town life and the sense of community that emerges around a county fair. The opening verses describe the various attractions of the fair, from the junk food on offer ("twenty bucks buys ten coupons / two ears of corn and one ride on / the tilt-a-whirl with your favorite girl") to the carnival games and oddities ("three-eyed goats and games to play / step right up, Carney says, 'Try your luck'"). The chorus repeats the song's title, emphasizing the importance of the county fair as a cultural touchstone and social gathering place for people of all ages.


The second verse broadens the scope of the song's themes to include the more serious activities and achievements that are also part of the fair experience. We hear about the contests for "judging pigs and judging pies," and the participation of local youth organizations like the 4-H club and the F.F.A. There's even a petting zoo for the little ones. Finally, the song builds to a climax as the grandstands open up and the "big show" begins. For a few hours, it seems, small-town America can forget its troubles and revel in the simple pleasures of a county fair.


Line by Line Meaning

Twenty bucks buys ten coupons
For a mere twenty dollars, you can get ten tickets to use at the county fair


Two ears of corn and one ride on
With just one ticket, you can get two ears of corn and a single ride on the attractions


The tilt-a-whirl with your favorite girl
Take your favorite romantic partner on the tilt-a-whirl ride


Keep on walkin' down the midway
Stroll along the midway, checking out all the attractions


Three-eyed goats and games to play
There are all sorts of oddities, like goats with three eyes, and games to play at the fair


Step right up, Carney says, "Try your luck"
The carnival workers will call out, inviting you to test your luck in the various games


You can tell the sweet smell of summer in the air
The fragrance of summer is unmistakable at the county fair


Whole town shuts down, everybody's gonna be there
The entire town comes to a standstill as everyone heads to the county fair


Judging pigs and judging pies
You can watch the competition to judge the best pig and pie


Fighting for the first place prize
Contestants will be putting up their best efforts, competing to win the grand prize


And have you seen this year's queen
Don't miss out on seeing this year's beauty queen, she is worth a look


4-H club and F.F.A.
The 4-H club and F.F.A. play a key role in organizing and running the county fair


Working toward a better day
The main goal of these organizations is to make the fair day as entertaining and fun as possible


And a petting zoo, yeah, they got that too
Not just rides and games but also an animal petting zoo that everybody can enjoy


And eight o'clock rolls around, everybody knows
When the clock strikes eight, it's time for everyone to head to the grandstand


The grandstands open up and it's time for the big show
It is now time for the greatest event of the day - the grand show


There's nothing bigger all around
There is no bigger event around town than the county fair


In small towns everywhere
The county fair is the biggest event in every small town in every place


Down at the county fair
The county fair, where all the magic happens


Big time, big top, big crowds, big hair
Everything at the county fair is big, from the crowds to the attractions


Than the county fair
There is no event anywhere in the country that can match up to a county fair


County fair
County fair - a fun, magical place where everyone can enjoy the attractions and entertainment




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