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Off the coast of Africa, D  A4  A  
bound for South America Bm  F#m7  
Aworld away from here [ G   A4   A]
Is a ship that sails the sea D  A4  A  
Is a man who's just like me Bm  F#m7  
And I wish that I was there G  A  G/D  D  A/D  
I'm a lonely lighthouse-not a ship out in the night D  A/D  C/D  G  
I'm watching the sea A  Bm  
She's come half-way round the world to see the light D  A/D  C/D  G  
and to stay away from me A7sus4  A7  G/D  D  A/D  
There is Ashipwreck lying at my feet [ Bm   A  G, D   A/D   G]
Some weary refugee from the rolling deep Bm  A  G/D  D  A/D  
Ah, would you lose it all and fall for me? Bm  F#7sus4  F#7  Bm7  E7  
Couldn't we shine? G/D  
I'm rolling all my golden moments into one D  A/D  C/D  
Like to shine like the sun for one more summer day G/D  D  A/D  C/D  
Shine like a lighthouse for one last summer night G/D  D  A/D  C/D  
Flashing on, flashing on, fading away G/D  D  A/D  C/D  
[ G/D]
Well if you feel lost and lonely and don't know where to go [ D A/D C/D G
]
and you hear this song on the radio A  Bm  
Or even if you're feeling healthy and strong D  A/D  C/D  G  
you might like to sing along A7sus4  A7  G/D  D  A/D  
But just because I might be standing here [ Bm A G, D A/D G ]
That don't mean I won't be wrong this time Bm  A  G/D  D  A/D  
You could follow me and lose your mind Bm  F#7sus4  F#7  Bm7  E7  
(repeat Chorus)
Off the coast of Africa, D  A4  A  
bound for South America Bm  F#m7  
Aworld away from here [ G   A4   A]
Is a ship that sails the sea D  A4  A  
Is a man who's just like me Bm  F#m7  
And I wish that I was there [ G A ||: G/D D A/D C/D :|| ]
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The story behind the song

James Taylor is a celebrated American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for both his original songs and his distinctive cover versions. He has enjoyed a long and successful career, with many of his albums selling millions of copies. This song, appearing on his 1975 album Gorilla, fits into the world of an artist recognized for his warm vocal style and thoughtful compositions. It plays like a steadfast beacon, guiding through life's uncertainties.

AI-written from these sources:James Taylor — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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