The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk (Learn English with Songs)

Lyrics

Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fireproof
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk

From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel
Mmm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk

Oh, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk

Difficult Phrases and Words

1. tar

   1. Context: Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof

   2. Definition: picture below

   3. Additional sentence: Don’t get your feet stuck in the tar.

2. fireproof

   1. Context: And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fireproof

   2. Definition: resistant to fire

   3. Additional sentence: Firemen’s jackets are fireproof.

3. boardwalk

   1. Context: Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah

   2. Definition: a walk constructed along a beach. Picture below.

   3. Additional sentence: Let’s go to the boardwalk this summer.

4. carousel

   1. Context: From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel

   2. Definition: Picture below.

   3. Additional sentence: The kids want to ride on the carousel.

tar

boardwalk

carousel

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think this song is about?

2. Can you relate to anything in this song? Do you enjoy going to the boardwalk? Have you been to a boardwalk?

3. What is your favorite thing to do at the boardwalk? Do you enjoy activities on the boardwalk or under the boardwalk? Why?

4. The singer describes the extremely hot conditions by singing:

   “Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
   And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fireproof”

   The singer handles the hot weather by going under the boardwalk. What do you usually do when it gets extremely hot?

5. Many children enjoy riding on the carousel at the boardwalk. What did you enjoy doing as a kid when you went to the boardwalk/amusement park/fair?