(long instrumental intro)

verse 1

darkness wins at the edge of the sky
up on the boardwalk warm lovers pass by
hand in hand, eye to eye
haunting melodies come from roaring distant cries

foaming waves come crashing on the beach
those lazy memories are just out of reach
it's getting late, the moon is blocking the sun
say goodnight to that summertime fun

chorus

goodnight, you're a friend of mine
we'll rendezvous at another time
loud rock and watching blond-haired tans
an easy morning lying on the sand

two lovers caressing in the night
drunken boys starting up a fight
next spring i'll come knock at your door
'cause that's the time to go the Jersey Shore

verse 2

so now it's time for an ice-cold beer
the streets are empty and it's dark in here
the boats are gone and they've packed up their sails
they've all gone south to Fort Lauderdale

lonely hearts stroll along the surf
their only friend is the mother earth
in the distance play their favorite bands
their only wish is to make love on the sand

little darling, spend the night with me
but don't fall in love, 'cause i wanna be free
to spend my days with that true love of mine
her waves are blue and her sand is so fine

chorus

goodnight, you're a friend of mine
we'll rendezvous at another time
loud rock and watching blond-haired tans
an easy morning lying on the sand

two lovers caressing in the night
drunken boys starting up a fight
next spring i'll come knock at your door
'cause that's the time to go the Jersey Shore

(instrumental)

bridge

the nights are short and it's cold outside
snow is falling on the evening tide
apparitions haunt this alien shore
pale ghosts from the season before

chorus

goodnight, you're a friend of mine
we'll rendezvous at another time
loud rock and watching blond-haired tans
an easy morning lying on the sand

two lovers in the heat of the night
drunken boys starting up a fight
next spring i'll come knock at your door
'cause that's the time to go the Jersey Shore