the only Fairgroud attraction song I can remember is the same one as Mbo, "Perfect"

"It's got to be-e-e-e-e-e perfect
It's got to be-e-e-e-e-e perfect"

but from what you say I think you could mean "Fairground" by Simply Red... which would mean Mick Hucknell singing.... it was from the 80's.. worth a shot....

"??pleasure at the fairground on the way

and I love the thought of coming home to you
even if I know I won't make it
yes I love the thought of coming home to you
and that little ray of hope shining through"

words are probably wrong.. doing this from memory at the moment... I'll go search...

slainte

alison