Summer By The Ocean
Lyrics By: Thomas W. Peterson AKA RedHeart 
 ©COPYRIGHT 6-25-25 All Rights Reserved ©



(Instrumental Intro - 15-20 seconds)
(Starts with a bright, clean electric guitar riff, joined by a steady acoustic guitar strum. Bass and drums come in with a relaxed, grooving beat. A subtle ukulele melody might weave in, setting the coastal scene. The pedal steel could offer a warm, sustained chord or a gentle, rising swell.)

(Verse 1)
Sunrise paints the skyline, over Ocean City bright
Strollin' on the Boardwalk, in the early morning light
Gulls are cryin', fresh air blowin', a feeling pure and true
Yeah, this Jersey Shore magic, always sees me through

(Pre-Chorus)
Got that feeling bubblin', from my head down to my toes
Every salty breath I'm takin', everybody knows...

(Chorus)
Oh, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, ain't nothing quite the same
With salt water taffy, and callin' out your name
Rides are spinnin' happy, a melody in my soul
Yeah, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, makin' me feel whole

(Verse 2)
Hear the bells from JiLLy's, arcade lights begin to gleam
Mini-golf adventures, livin' out a seaside dream
Maybe Playland's Castaway Cove, with thrills up to the sky
Or a peaceful pedal-bike ride, as the hours drift on by

(Pre-Chorus)
Got that feeling bubblin', from my head down to my toes
Every salty breath I'm takin', everybody knows...

(Chorus)
Oh, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, ain't nothing quite the same
With salt water taffy, and callin' out your name
Rides are spinnin' happy, a melody in my soul
Yeah, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, makin' me feel whole

(Instrumental Break 30-45 Seconds)

(Bridge)
From the sweet scent of caramel from Johnson's Popcorn stand
To a cheesy slice from Manco & Manco's, best in all the land
A hot donut from Brown's, a breakfast on the go
Every bite's a memory, watchin' the waves ebb and flow

(Verse 3)
Later on, a lobster roll from Quincy's, fresh from the deep blue sea
Or maybe some tasty crab fries from Chickie's & Pete's, just for you and me
Shopping for souvenirs, surf shops galore
Every step a new discovery, wanting more and more

(Pre-Chorus)
Got that feeling bubblin', from my head down to my toes
Every salty breath I'm takin', everybody knows...

(Chorus)
Oh, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, ain't nothing quite the same
With salt water taffy, and callin' out your name
Rides are spinnin' happy, a melody in my soul
Yeah, Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, makin' me feel whole

(Outro)
Music Pier concert's softly playin', as the sun begins to set
Another perfect day in OC, a moment I won't forget.
Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, yeah...
Dreamin' of you, till next year, my Jersey Shore.
"Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk, yeah..."

(Outro Fade-gradual fade,  20-30 Seconds)

Summer By The Ocean 6-25-25

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