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Drift Away

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[Verse]
 FDay after day I'm more conCfused,
 Fyet I look for the light in the pouring Crain.
 FYou know it's a game I hate to Close,
 Dmnow I'm feelin' the strain, Fain't it a shame?
[Chorus]
Oh, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.
Oh, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.
C  G  F  G  C
[Verse]
 FI'm beginning to think I'm wastCin' time,
 FI don't understand the things I doC.
 FThe world outside looks so unkiCnd,
 DmI'm counting on you, to caFrry me through.
[Chorus]
Oh, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.
Yeah, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.
C  G  F  G  C
[Verse]
 DmAnd when my mind is free,
Fyou know melody caCn move me.
 DmAnd when I'm feeling blue,
 Fthe guitars are coming through to
 Gsoothe me.
 FThanks for the joy that you've given Cme
 FI want you to know I believe in your Csong.
 FThe rhythm and rhyme and Cthe harmony
  DmYou help me along, makFing me strong.
[Chorus]
Oh, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.
Oh, Cgive me the beat, boys, and free my soul,
I Gwanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and
driFft away.

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The story behind the song

"Drift Away" captures the yearning for music to transport you, to be carried away by a song. It speaks to the deep connection one can feel with a melody and lyrics, finding solace and escape in their embrace. Dobie Gray, known for blending soul, country, and pop, made this song his biggest hit, bringing its message of musical transcendence to a wide audience. At its heart, it's an anthem for anyone who has ever found their sanctuary in a song.

AI-written from these sources:Drift Away — Wikipedia ↗Dobie Gray — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Drift Away

by Dobie Gray

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[Verse]

F C

Day after day I'm more confused,

F C

yet I look for the light in the pouring rain.

F C

You know it's a game I hate to lose,

Dm F

now 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.

C G F G C

[Verse]

F C

I'm beginning to think I'm wastin' time,

F C

I don't understand the things I do.

F C

The world outside looks so unkind,

Dm F

I'm counting 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.

C G F G C

[Verse]

And when my mind is free,

F C

you know melody can move me.

And when I'm feeling blue,

the guitars are coming through to

soothe me.

F C

Thanks for the joy that you've given me

F C

I want you to know I believe in your song.

F C

The rhythm and rhyme and the harmony

Dm F

You help me along, making 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.

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

I wanna get lost in your Rock-n-Roll and

drift away.

About Drift Away Chords by Dobie Gray

Learn how to play Drift Away by Dobie Gray with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Drift Away chords”, “Drift Away guitar chords”, or “Dobie Gray Drift Away chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Drift Away chords and for experienced players who want accurate Drift Away lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Dm, G.

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What key is "Drift Away" in?

The chords for "Drift Away" show the original chord names (including F, C, Dm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.