Drift Away - Dobie Gray: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Drift Away

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Rock

Drift Away was released on January 1, 1973 by Geffen as a part of the album Drift Away

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Dobie Gray

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Mentor Williams

Mentor Williams

Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Day after day, I'm more confused

Yet I look for the light through the pourin' rain

You know that's a game that I hate to lose

And I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame?

[Chorus]

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

[Verse 2]

Beginnin' to think that I'm wastin' time

I don't understand the things I do

The world outside looks so unkind

Now I'm countin' on you to carry me through

[Chorus]

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

Yeah, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

[Bridge]

When my mind is free

You know a melody can move me

When I'm feelin' blue

The guitar's comin' through to soothe me

[Verse 3]

Thanks for the joy that you're givin' me

I want you to know I believe in your song

Rhythm and rhyme, and harmony

You've helped me along, makin' me strong

[Chorus]

Oh, 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

[Chorus]

Oh, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul (Free my soul)

Wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

Hey, hey, hey, give me the beat, boys, and free my soul (Free my soul)

I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away

[Outro]

Now, now, now won't ya, won't ya take me?

Oh, take me

Written by: Mentor Ralph Williams

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