Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Christopher Cross
Lead Vocals
Michael Omartian
Piano
Rob Meurer
Synthesizer
Andy Salmon
Bass Guitar
Assa Drori
First Violin
Tommy Taylor
Drums
V. Feldman
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher Cross
Songwriter
Michael Omartian
Arranger
Rob Meurer
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chet Himes
Recording Engineer
Bobby Hata
Mastering Engineer
Stuart Gitlin
Assistant Recording Engineer
Michael Ostin
Assistant Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Believe me
[Verse 2]
It's not far to never-never land, no reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Believe me
[Chorus]
Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
[Verse 3]
Fantasy, it gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie, every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me?
[Chorus]
Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
[Verse 4]
Well, it's not far back to sanity, at least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away and find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Really, believe me
[Chorus]
Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Written by: Christopher Cross