When I see the sun is shining, I could tell this will be my day.
I grab all that I need, out the door, hey I'm on my way.
You go and swim I don't care.
You can act like a fish if you dare.
Cause I've got a different dream, I've got a different wish.

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I'd rather be surfing, just my board and me.
Hanging ten in the waves, is where I want to be.
There's nothing like the feel of the ocean breeze,
Or a ten-foot wave that will rattle your knees,
I live for the thrill of a perfect run,
I'd rather be surfing, look out, here I come!

I'll just float awhile as I'm waitin' for the rollers to come.
I let the little ones pass, you know I'm waitin' for the special one.
That will carry me away, don't you see?
Just the waves, and my board and me.
It's about as close as heaven, as a surfer can be.

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When I see the sun is shining, I could tell this will be my day.
I grab all that I need, out the door, hey I'm on my way.

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I'd rather be surfing,
Look out, here I come!