Lyrics

Drift away

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

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

Beginning to think that I'm wasting time
And I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
Now it's up to you to carry me through

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

When my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feeling blue
The guitar's coming through to soothe me
Thanks for the joy you've given me
I want you to know I believe in the song
A rhythm and a rime and a harmony
To help me along, you're making me strong

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

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

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

[Written by Williams,
Single A-side 1978
First performed by Dobie Gray, 1973]