[Verse 1] Saturday morning, cup a joe, Ready to roll, let's hit the road, Pile in my VW ride, We're coastin' down to the seaside. Racing up Highway Seventeen, Holdin’ tight, need more caffeine, The curves are rough, the ride’s alive, Stopping at Cloud 9 for a burger and fries. [Chorus-Add "uh-oh" and light "oooh" lift] Santa Cruz, uh-oooh Santa Cruz, The tides are turnin', the waves are churnin'! Santa Cruz, uh, uh-oooh Santa Cruz, Forever young, what a feelin'! [Verse 2] Dream Wheel’s turnin’ my seaside dreams, You can hear all the roller coaster screams, The Loafs Carousel's spinning bright, Boardwalk lights glowin’ in the night. Pinball games we couldn’t resist, Grandma's fortune — can't miss! Golden memories from the seventies, Taffy and caramel corn at Marini’s! [Verse 3] Stagnaro’s Wharf is callin' my name, Part of that old seaside fame. Sourdough bread and chowder hot, California dreams — we got the lot! People, lights, and ocean breeze, Window seats by the Pacific seas. [Chorus] Santa Cruz, uuh-oooh Santa Cruz, The tides are turnin', the waves are churnin'! Santa Cruz, uh, uh-oooh Santa Cruz, Forever young, what a feelin'! [Bridge-Now sprinkle "la la la" and "yeah yeah" for fun!] Oh what a Saturday, (la la la!) So much time to play, (yeah yeah!) Catchin' rides, catchin' waves, (woo-hoo!) We'll be back another day! [Final Chorus - Full joyful power — lots of uh-ohs and ooohs] Santa Cruz, uh-oh Santa Cruz, The tides are turnin', the waves are churnin'! Santa Cruz, uh, uh-oooh Santa Cruz, Forever young, what a feelin'! [Outro] [Keep dreamy and soft — sprinkle "ooh ooh"] Uh-Oh, Santa Cruz... ooh ooh We'll ride again... la la la Our dreams remain... ooh ooh Santa Cruz, Beach Boardwalk!
