Verse 1) Ken’s got his trunks, Midge has her hat They’re hitting the surf, looking cool, looking phat But the lifeguard yelled, “Hey, watch where you tread! There’s a stingray lurking, so use your head!” They heard of a dance, a rhythmic new craze To keep their feet safe through the sunny haze. (Chorus) It’s the Stingray Shuffle, slide to the left Move like a ghost, don’t be bereft Drag your toes through the shifting sand The hottest new move in all of the land! Slide, don’t step, keep the rhythm tight Or you’ll be hopping in pain all through the night. (Verse 2) Ken’s looking confused, he’s lifting his heel “Is this how you do it? Is this the right feel?” He picks up a foot, then he drops it down hard Like a clumsy tourist in a backyard! Something soft and flat slips under his shoe He lets out a yelp, turns a shade of blue! Down goes Ken, landing flat on his seat With a splash in the surf and a sting in his feet. (Chorus) It’s the Stingray Shuffle, slide to the left Move like a ghost, don’t be bereft Drag your toes through the shifting sand The hottest new move in all of the land! Slide, don’t step, keep the rhythm tight Or you’ll be hopping in pain all through the night. (Bridge) Midge starts to giggle, the beach starts to sway The locals all gather to show them the way They link up their arms in a long, sandy line A conga of safety, feeling just fine! “Slide it!” they shout, “Don’t you dare lift a toe!” And Ken finds the groove, he’s ready to go. (Chorus) It’s the Stingray Shuffle, slide to the left Move like a ghost, don’t be bereft Drag your toes through the shifting sand The hottest new move in all of the land! Slide, don’t step, keep the rhythm tight Or you’ll be hopping in pain all through the night. (Outro) Now they’re all shuffling, a conga so grand From the edge of the water to the dunes of the sand Ken and Midge are the kings of the beach With the stingray shuffle well within reach! Yeah, slide it, baby, keep it low to the floor You won’t get a sting, you won’t be sore!
