"Drift Away" is a song written by Mentor Williams and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. In 1973 the song became Dobie Gray's biggest hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. A new version by Uncle Kracker, with Gray, became a major hit in 2003.

 

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

Now I'm feeling the strain

Aint it a shame?

 

(Chorus)

Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock and roll

And drift away

Give me the beat boys and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock and roll

And drift away

 

Beginning to think that I'm wasting time

I don't understand the things I do

The world outside looks so unkind

I'm counting on you

To carry me through

 

(Chorus)

 

And when my mind is free you know melody can move me

And when I'm feeling blue the guitar's coming through to soothe me

Thanks for the joy that you've given me

I want you to know I believe in your song

Your rhythm and rhyme and harmony

You've helped me along

You're making me strong

 

(Chorus)

 

(Repeat chorus 2 times)

 

Now now now won't you take me?

Oh oh take me

Fly high...