Dobie Gray - Drift Away Lyrics






Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain
Ain't it a shame

Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Oh, 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 wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you
To carry me through

Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Yeah, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away

And when my mind is free
You know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me

Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You've helped me along
Makin' me strong

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

Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Hey, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away

Na na na, won't you, won't you take me
Oh, take me





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  1. G.... ....

    Smooth voice. Gotta turn it up when it comes on the radio!

  2. J.... ....

    RIP REGGIE YOUNG

  3. B.... M....

    While the car is wet, I'm going to soap it up and then it can rain again, to rinse it off and water the lawn, I need to make a cup of tea and get my self organised, stay focused, I'm talking to me now, working at staying in the here and now, it can be really hard work sometimes :-)

  4. C.... C....

    For my sister's..never FORGET the sister forgotten not GONE. .

  5. D.... C....

    This song got me being high drifting away in another world😇

  6. M.... T....

    2020 still....

  7. L.... B....

    When the one dude forgets to turn the metronome off

  8. H.... k....

    When grilling becomes illegal

  9. 2.... M....

    I’m 37 and my favorite music is from the 70s era

    2.... M....

    2pac Mwale I’m 16 and all I listen to is music before 2000

  10. E.... J....

    GREAT SONG MR.GRAY THANKS FOR THE SONG YHAT GIVING ME ( JUMP SHOT JOHNSON) HILL DISTRICT PITTSBURGH,PA.

  11. A.... M....

    Dobie Gray a legend in Rock n roll..this is a music I grew up with and simply this was what made days and nights so enjoyable by listening to Dobie Gray..This is sensational..Still love Dobie's music..great singer..thank you Dobie Gray

  12. a.... t....

    don't know much about that music and resting in peace stuff, but i liked this song.

  13. C.... L....

    I Listened to this song as a teenager and it’s still just as awesome now as it was then.😎🥃❤️

  14. F.... N....

    Man, this song makes my soul happy. 😊❤️

  15. N.... S....

    It's been over 19 years now Dobie, and I still miss you brother. Cancer sucks.

  16. K.... ....

    This is the funnest song to sing along to.

  17. s.... w....

    Who's listening to Dobie Gray. In 1/3/20/20
    Rest in peace my Dear friend.

    s.... w....

    I'm always listening to it!!

    s.... w....

    I'm always listening!!

    s.... w....

    Great song of the early 70's brings back great memories..

    s.... w....

    @Kurt Comeaux I want it played at my funeral. It's my all time favorite song!

  18. K.... Y....

    Beautiful song

  19. 1.... ....

    Jerry Sullivan I am sorry for what you went through I love you veterans

  20. J.... L....

    Right here folks of 2019...a GREAT song!

  21. A.... l....

    Love this song! <3

  22. K.... P....

    Dobie was one of our friends who came to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to get his hands in the Holy water and black muck of the Tennessee River. Ironically, Dobie came to Muscle Shoals with the intention of following Charlie Pride into country music along with Ray Charles and the great Joe Simon. Dobie spent a lot of time in Northwest Alabama back then. He actually wanted to be a country singer full time but Rick Hall told him this would be a big hit. It did ok. Still my favorite song of his. BTW, that's Larry Byrom of Steppenwolf on lead guitar. https://youtu.be/YLaDaUpsx-E

  23. D.... C....

    30 year old 2020 new years day 0503

  24. P.... C....

    Another of my favorite songs!!

  25. V.... I....

    2 0 2 0

  26. M.... B....

    Look for the light through the pouring rain... you know that’s a game that I hate to lose.

    This challenges me to stay positive in life and I have been so much better for it.

  27. D.... S....

    I feel Steven universe vibes...

  28. R.... C....

    Hell yeah drift away for a while that's what I'm gonna do

  29. O.... J....

    This song should at least be in the top 5 songs of the 20th century.

  30. M.... R....

    O yeaaah

  31. R.... U....

    Classic songs like this never drift way. Amazing song.

  32. m.... s....

    Can you even imagine the talent of the artists Heaven has!! Everytime I hear thunder I think man what a concert our precious Lord has going on!! I can't wait to see it! Praise God!!!

    m.... s....

    You really don't understand what he coming from just listen to the words please. I can tell you what he saying but it well.take you some years

    m.... s....

    Steven Wells I'm not talking about this song I'm talking about the talent, the sound of this mans voice

  33. s.... b....

    Best song ever!!

  34. J.... M....

    This got my family through the death of my little sister RIP💔💔💔😞😭

  35. T.... R....

    "Memphis Boy" Reggie Young on guitar. One Soulful Cat!

  36. R.... ....

    **Spinel has joined the chat**

  37. R.... ....

    MY LIFE IN THE 70'S

  38. G.... a....

    Gimme the Yeet bois and free my sole
    I wanna get tossed In A FUcKIN HOLEEEE AND DRIFT AWAY

  39. A.... ....

    I just saw this brrrrahhhhh

  40. L.... M....

    This guy's voice is unbelievable 💘💘💘💘that's what you call SOUL💘

  41. T.... M....

    I'm listening in 2020.....








    This song is a time machine...

    T.... M....

    Thabo Moikanyane hol up.

    T.... M....

    @・C e l l o _ เ ช ล โ ล่・ Yes, Dude it's still 2019, press the "read more" button.

  42. f.... ....

    my favourite steven universe au

  43. J.... M....

    Yes I am listening here on the. gold. Coast in OZ in 2019 Merry Christmas to everyone ❤️

    J.... M....

    Merry Christmas from California

    J.... M....

    Canada...Merry Christmas

    J.... M....

    Jude McMaster I got to meet dobie! My best friends dad played guitar on this tune,grew up in LA.He met dobie through his band called pollution. Check it out on you tube! The album cover one a Grammy,!

  44. P.... ....

    Pink diamond abandoned this guy?

  45. S.... L....

    I wanna get lost in your rock n roll and drift away<3

  46. C.... P....

    Incredible voice this man was a lyrical genius smooth complete and has helped me with my life

  47. S.... M....

    who's here after Voice 2019... I am

  48. A.... R....

    Mo town

    A.... R....

    Mo town got me through a lot,.
    MUSIC My Best Friend.

  49. K.... M....

    Spinel hit puberty.

    K.... M....

    BSUWDGHSDGD

  50. s.... 1....

    Love this SONG. Doesn't matter who sings it besides karaoke lol

  51. V.... B....

    What a beautiful song! Only this original version rocks. Remember yesterday year's when I hear this. Amazing classic from a incredible ERA. Thanks for the upload of this memorable song.

  52. T.... M....

    ridididoo

  53. M.... ....

    toda la noche hasta que salga el sol, tocando en una banda de rock and roll...

  54. T.... M....

    The original! I’ve heard so many other versions. It’s good to hear this.

    T.... M....

    This is not the original.


    The original is by John Henry Kurtz

  55. t.... ....

    I grew up with this song on the radio, and honestly never knew the artist was a black person. Sometimes I hate the television. The art is itself, I don't want anything but the song.

  56. B.... J....

    25 and still rocking it like I was alive in this great time of music !!! Cheers everyone !!!

  57. a.... j....

    Guardian of the galaxy 3 ?

  58. c.... l....

    Is it just me , but brotha looks like Denzel

  59. S.... M....

    Damn 🖤

  60. H.... S....

    💋♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👫💖💙♓💝💙💜🕊

  61. m.... w....

    Esta canción es increíble 😍💙❤️

  62. S.... B....

    dobie grau
    saying hay
    You are us


    I wish
    I'd get you laid
    ten times

  63. D.... B....

    2019 and still rock to Dobie like yesterday😍😍😍😍

  64. S.... A....

    This song has got me through so much!! Suicidal Thoughts and even a couple of attempts!! The power of words is amazing

  65. S.... J....

    Great Tune!

  66. K.... L....

    Ron, God Bless you ❣️.
    🙏🏻🙏🏻 .
    I pray that your well today 🙏.
    My Husband had 37 radiation treatments. Etc.
    Stage 4. He's hear today 11yrs now.
    💪✌️🙏🏻❣️

  67. N.... O....

    Timeless. I tear up every time at that last "Won't you take me!"

  68. D.... J....

    How can you not like this? What’s wrong with people? Even the hair is worth a like!

  69. s.... B....

    Am I the only 26 year old who listens to this typa music. ❤

  70. S.... B....

    Drift Away✌

  71. C.... G....

    I am 52 years old and have loved this song my whole life . I did not know Dobie was black .

  72. J.... S....

    unkle kracker ?

  73. A.... ....

    I knew this song a while ago but then I forgot about it
    thanks to the office for bringing it back to me

  74. A.... k....

    Zohamb iyinsizwa, zosal iyibongo ayy 🙌🙌🙌😭

  75. R.... C....

    Thank you for the response. All additional information would be greatly appreciated.

  76. F.... f....

    This apeals to every demographic I'm 13 and I love it

  77. m.... ....

    For All Mankind :)

  78. k.... s....

    Simply Beautiful , I have been lost in this song so many times

  79. s.... s....

    Powerful,inspirational,essential,classic and iconic.The good old days of memorable and wonderful songs.!!!👑🎵🎹🎼🎧💖🌷💐🎺🎶😎👍📷🎤🎷🌍🍷🎵⛅

  80. P.... G....

    Dobie and Mentor Williams, a match made in heaven !

  81. T.... B....

    TIMELESS

  82. P.... P....

    Thank you for letting me love you😀

  83. P.... P....

    I am touched forever by you my friend

  84. P.... P....

    I know you see God

  85. G.... C....

    I'm listening to this music. I LOVE it it takes me back to my 20 s . I'm 64 now

  86. L.... A....

    Who's not listening to Dobie in 2019?

    L.... A....

    Its always been a great track 😎

  87. A.... P....

    Great bass and acoustics. Great vocals.*👌💗😎

  88. M.... Z....

    Google gave me the beat , And i can't thank you enough, YouTube helped ,God's Speed to you bought.

  89. T.... S....

    *Waits in garden for 6000 years*

    T.... S....

    wow pinks abandoned a l o t of people

    T.... S....

    Lucass_Ringer Yes. Yes she did.

    T.... S....

    But not me!

  90. B.... A....

    Who listened to the Steven universe drift away?

  91. p.... ....

    Here because of Obama. Beautiful song..

    p.... ....

    You're here because of Mentor Williams and John Henry Kurtz

  92. H.... D....

    Touches my inner soul .

  93. 6.... ....

    A song that move me. With soul and rhythm, harmony. A song worth believing. Thank you Dobie Grey. RIP.

  94. E.... ....

    I wonder if ever again there will be an era when some good music is made?????......like this one!

  95. G.... J....

    Beginning to think that I’m wasting time.
    I don’t understand the things I do.
    The world outside looks so unkind.

  96. M.... A....

    Who came here after listening to this song in episode 6 of "For All Mankind"? :)

    M.... A....

    great soundtrack in my opinion

  97. H.... M....

    the meaning hasn't changed in over 40 years

  98. H.... M....

    Classic