"Merry Go Round" is a song by American alternative rock band the Replacements, from their 1990 studio album All Shook Down.

Written by lead singer Paul Westerberg, the song features lyrics inspired by his relationship with his younger sister Mary as well as a drumming performance by Charley Drayton instead of the band's drummer Chris Mars (though the latter did appear in the music video for the song).

[1] Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg commented on the song's downbeat lyrics, "It's the kind of character I tend to be interested in.

"[2] The song was one of two on the album to feature Charley Drayton on drums as opposed to Replacements drummer Chris Mars, who had been estranged from the band during the recording of All Shook Down.

Guitarist Slim Dunlap appeared in the video, as did drummer Chris Mars, despite not performing on the studio cut of the track.

[1] "Merry Go Round" has generally seen positive critical reception and has been denoted as a highlight of All Shook Down.