There was a big Ferris wheel
At the Grant County Fair
And Johnny dared her to ride it
They went around and around
And got stuck on the top
Ah, but Kate didn't mind it
Way above the trees
And the carnival lights
He kissed her
For the very first time that night

And they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
Yeah, they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off

One day they were down
By the lake on the dock
With their toes in the water
Sky was red and orange
Kate leaned back in his arms
Thinking it don't get no better
Johnny reached in his pocket
And he pulled out that ring
She said yes before he said a thing
And they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
Yeah, they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off

For eighteen years, they raised two kids
Lovin' 'em and watchin' 'em grow
Johnny retired and they bought an RV
And headed on down the road

And they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
Yeah, they were sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off

Johnny fell asleep one night
And his eyes never opened
Kate went on with life for a while
But her heart had been broken
They laid her to rest
Next to Johnny last spring
And the preacher said
Now forever they'll be

Sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
I'll bet they're sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
I know they're sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off
Sitting on top of the world
With their feet hanging off...