1. We spotted the ocean at the head of the trail But where are we going, we're so far away Somebody told me that this is the place where everything's better and everything's safe R: Walk on the Ocean step on the stone Flesh becomes water wood becomes bone 2. A half an hour later we packed up our things We said we'd send letters and all of those little things And they knew we were lying but they smiled just the same It seemed they'd already forgotten we came R: Walk on the Ocean... (2x) 3. Now back at the homestead where the air makes you choke Where people don't know you and trust is a joke Don't even have pictures just memories to hold It grows sweeter each season as we slowly grow old R: Walk on the Ocean...