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Catch a wave and you're sittin' on top of the world

Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around

Catch a wave, catch a wave

Those who don't just have to put it down

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You paddle out turn around and raise

And baby that's all there is to the coastline craze

 You gotta catch a wave and you're sittin' on top of the world

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Not just a fad cause it's been going on so long

Catch a wave, catch a wave

They said it wouldn't last too long

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They'll eat their words with a fork and spoon

And watch 'em they'll hit the road and all be surfin' soon

 And when they catch a wave they'll be sittin' on top of the world

Ooh wa ooh wa, ooh wa ooh wa

So take a lesson from a top-notch surfer boy

Catch a wave, catch a wave

But don't you treat it like a toy

Ooh wa ooh wa, ooh wa ooh wa

Just get away from the shady turf

And baby go catch some rays on the sunny surf

 And when you catch a wave you'll be sittin' on top of the world

Ooh wa ooh wa, ooh wa ooh wa

Catch a wave and you'll be sittin' on top of the world

Ooh wa ooh wa, ooh wa ooh wa