[Verse 1]
Moving on the floor, you're like a bird of paradise
Cherry ice cream smile, I suppose it's very nice
With a step to the left and a flick to the right
You catch the mirror way out west
But now you're something special
And you look like you're the best

[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through the dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh, Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande

[Post-Chorus]
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya not a stepping stone

[Verse 2]
I seen you on the beach, and I seen you on the TV
Two of a billion stars, it means so much to me
Like a birthday or a pretty view
But now I'm sure that fucking song is just for you

[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through the dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh, Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Her name is Rio (Rio, Rio)
And she dances on the sand
Like a river (river, river)
Twists across the lonely land

[Refrain]
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do

[Outro]
His name is Dio
Ronny James Dio
His name is Dio
Ronny James Dio