Emma was a prairie child with her head wound up in braids
She traveled along just singing a song in a small town parade

Jensen was a world wide traveler coming around that way
He came across a lonesome float in a traveling soiree

They traveled along singing their song in a small town parade

It wouldn't be long until he'd move along, his wild heart goes astray
He'll sing her his song and then travel along to the next town's parade

Emma sits sadly on a bail full of hay
She remembers a girl laughing and singing in a small town parade

They traveled along singing their song in a small town parade