Stevie Wonder - I Go Sailing Lyrics






I took a worthless trip
Down life's avenue
Just to try to find a way to smile again
While I was on my way
I met a wise man who said
That happiness you only find within
I learned my lesson then

So I go sailing
Through the rivers of my mind
I go sailing
Be surprised what you can find
I go sailing
Through the rivers of my mind
Take a chance on your mind
Be surprised what you'll find

I took a friend's advice
Who said go up and away
Take the magic of a mystery tour
But I felt so all alone
Though I could almost touch the stars
I started missing things I touched before
The tour was such a bore

So I go sailing
Through the rivers of my mind
I go sailing
Be surprised what you can find
I go sailing
Through the rivers of my mind
Take a chance on your mind
Be surprised what you'll find
[Repeat]





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  1. D.... A....

    Dude is scary good

  2. p.... b....

    A so nice ballad, the kind only Stevie knows, you know ! One of the high points from this "Jungle Fever"!...

  3. M.... P....

    Love you Stevie, this song puts me a trance!!

  4. L.... C....

    This album is apart of my childhood. I played this CD more than my dad, he used to let me stay up late on weekends playing some of his CDs in his CD player. I always loved this one.

  5. S.... C....

    This song right here though! The chord progressions! The word play! The vocals! I time travel when I hear this song...love me some Stevie😍😍😍

  6. J.... B....

    This is somewhat like California rock

  7. K.... D....

    I go sailing Very emotional the words touches me every time thanks for the upload

  8. A.... F....

    LOVE THIS SONG !!!!

  9. L.... C....

    I remember in 1991 I was 9 years old at the time, my dad had the CD in his player. This is one CD I would stay listening to about every day and one weekends I looked forward to staying up to hear this album some more.

    L.... C....

    Reminds me of me and my Sons, we did the same thing when they were Elementary Schoolers!

  10. R.... T....

    I love this beautiful Stevie Wonder song.

  11. R.... ....

    With this Album...and this particular song....Stevie went back to the 70's Wonder...or close to with the bass tone and whole flow

    R.... ....

    RaceIsOpen i didn't notice that until your comment!! His voice doesn't seem to age either! I actually made a video essay/review of one of Stevie's 1972 albums "Music of My Mind" on my other channel: Harmonicritic , if you wanna check it out! Love Stevie and his work!

  12. m.... s....

    Every song he puts out is magic........for me....Stevie, Michael, James Brown, Donny Hathaway, Luther vandross, marvin Gaye are cats that put out 98% great music...no question

  13. L.... S....

    Classic....

  14. d.... m....

    Never heard this before and of course it's great!

  15. K.... W....

    Stevie Wonder's I Go Sailing song is very nice. I love Jungle Fever soundtrack. Album cover sucks LOL. RIP Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Frank Vincent, Charles Murphy and Anthony Quinn who were in Jungle Fever movie. I love Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Samuel Jackson, John Turturro, Nick Turturro, Tyra Ferrell, Halle Berry, Lonette McKee and Veronica Webb.

  16. K.... J....

    "I took a worthless trip down life's avenue, just to try to find a way to smile again"...life trials can have you forget how to smile :)Stevie is a master Poet.

    K.... J....

    Amen! " Happiness you only find within." These trials won't get you if you just go sailing. When you get it, you will be free!

  17. I.... 9....

    I really loved this song and most of this album!

  18. C.... C....

    This is my all time favorite Stevie SONG EVER!!! Takes me to a place so calming in my mind. Stevie is number one hands down. Even his B SIDES are hits! #undeniable

    C.... C....

    So Soothing!

    C.... C....

    I strongly agree

  19. a.... w....

    Wow........

  20. J.... R....

    Wow, I haven't really heard this record since I sang the lead BGs with Stevie in the session.  Beautiful, Stevie's the man, will listen again and again!

    J.... R....

    Oh yeah JG ( @Jon Gibson )  I can pick out your vocals... Nice man.

    J.... R....

    Jon Gibson I've covered this song a couple times. I remember your work with Bill Wilder as well. Great voice.

  21. S.... ....

    This was the soundtrack to Christmas '91!!! All my uncles n aunts had this cassette in their deck that holiday. The nostalgic aspect of this song gives me peace by itself. Def one of my top 15 Stevie Songs.

    S.... ....

    Sholn526 Same here man, This was the last year all of the Elders in my fam were living. West Chester, Pa had this soundtrack on blast that Christmas. Great memories and thank you for sharing.

  22. C.... S....

    Sinceramente não sei dizer qual das musicas dele que eu prefiro...
    Acho que prefiro TODAS!!!!

  23. d.... h....

    @Tandiweh Welcome to the family. I wore this whole soundtrack out. My fav song.

  24. T.... ....

    This whole sound tract was sick!!!

  25. T.... ....

    I've always loved this song!!

  26. D.... K....

    this is the best song ever! stevie rocks!

  27. E.... ....

    I go Saiiiill..innnggg. <3

    E.... ....

    Ecite Through the rivers of my mind!

  28. S.... W....

    Love this song!!!!!! Great harmony!

  29. C.... N....

    @Algorythm1 one of the best producers/keyboardist

  30. A.... ....

    @TheDefjams yes yes..I feel you. This song moves me.

  31. T.... ....

    A new personal favourite!

  32. Q.... C....

    Speaking of Paul......listen to the lyric around 1:19......a direct nod to his Friend

  33. C.... N....

    THROUGH THE RIVERS OF MY MIND!!!!!!

  34. C.... ....

    Love the laid back feel with this track . Stevie smooth voice and the backing vocals. Great track.

    Dave

  35. J.... M....

    @naiomijones that is indeed cool mine is in june

  36. N.... C....

    Not Really

  37. b.... ....

    A lot of people don't get it, but Stevie song writing style is a lot like Paul McCartney's : -) Neither is copying each other, but they are both very melodic bass players, and masters at writing hooks over chord modulations.

  38. c.... ....

    bust somebody upside the head on this track!!

  39. T.... A....

    I'm singing along and I still remember the lyrics!!!! Lovely song!

  40. P.... ....

    Smooth and nice.

  41. b.... ....

    thanks for the post johnnie this is a great album and song! GOOD JOB BUDDY!