Staring at the stars Eyes open wide Back in the sand That’s where I am Staring at the sun Going blind out here In front of everyone How did I get here? Beach Bums unite together And teach the world to love Just like that old song spoke Of the hawk and the dove That’s the freedom I’ve been dreaming of Just lay back and dream There’s no need to panic Just enjoy the scene When you live in a hammock I think I’ll take a swim Down in the clear blue sea It gets hot in the shade It gets too hot for me Beach Bums unite together And teach the world to love Just like that old song spoke Of the hawk and the dove That’s the freedom I’ve been dreaming of Sanny’s in the sun John is passing out Mary’s on the moon There’s children running ‘bout Everyone’s at peace Everyone’s in love A picnic on the beach That’s what I’m talking ‘bout Beach Bums unite together And teach the world to love Just like that old song spoke Of the hawk and the dove That’s the freedom I’ve been dreaming of