DRIFT AWAY
(Chandler / Williams)

Dobie Gray


Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame

But give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

Beginning to think that I'm a wasting time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
Well, countin' on you to carry me through

Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
When I'm feelin' blue
A guitars comin' through to soothe me

Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme in harmony
You helped me along, makin' me strong

Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away





(Transcribed by Chris - February 2011)

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DRIFT AWAY
(Chandler / Williams)

The Nylons ...


Day after day I get more confused
Trying to see the light through pouring rain
I came here to win and had to lose
'Cause the feeling is strange I'm losing you

But give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

(say Rich) Sing it to the people now
Well, sometimes I think, I'm a wasting time
I don't understand the things I feel alone
The world outside seems so unkind, so unkind
Well, I'm depending on you, so yeah, to see me through

Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

(help us out everybody; help us sing)
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

(now it's your turn, come on)
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

(come on, one more time)
Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away

(yeah, that sounds good)
But give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away