Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Commodores
Performer
James Anthony Carmichael
Horn
Lionel Richie
Vocals
Milan Williams
Keyboards
Ronald LaPread
Bass
Thomas McClary
Guitar
Walter Orange
Drums
William Lewis King
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lionel Richie
Songwriter
The Commodores
Arranger
James Anthony Carmichael
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Commodores
Producer
James Anthony Carmichael
Producer
Jane Clark
Recording Engineer
Brian "Big Bass" Gardener (Bernie Grundman)
Mastering Engineer
Calvin Harris
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Sail on down the line 'bout a half a mile or so
And I don't really wanna know, uh, where you're goin'
Maybe once or twice, you see
Time after time, I tried not to
To hold on to what we got but, uh, now you're goin'
[Chorus]
And I don't mind 'bout the things you're gonna say, Lord
I gave all my money and my time
I know it's a shame, but I'm givin' you back your name, yeah, yeah
Guess I'll be on my way
I won't be back to stay
I guess I'll move along
I'm lookin' for a good time
[Verse 2]
Sail on down the line
Ain't it funny how the time can go on?
My friends say they told me so
But it doesn't matter
It was plain to see that a small town boy like me
Just a wasn't your cup of tea
I was wishful thinkin'
[Chorus]
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
And you gave me nothin' in return
You know it ain't so hard to say, "Would you please just go away?"
Yeah, yeah
I've thrown away the blues
I'm tired of bein' used
I want everyone to know I'm lookin' for a good time
Good time, yeah
[Chorus]
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
And you gave me nothin' in return
You know it ain't so hard to say, "Would you please just go away?"
Yeah, yeah
Got nothin' left to lose
I'm tired of bein' used
I want everyone to know I'm lookin' for a good time
Good time
[Bridge]
Whoa, sail on, honey
Good times never felt so good
Sail on, honey
Good times never felt so good
Sail on, sugar
Good times never felt so good
[Outro]
Sail on
Sail on
Sail on
Written by: Lionel Richie