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Drift away
Dobie Gray
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Verse 1:
E B
D ay after day I'm more confu sed
E F# B
So I look for the light in the pouring r ain
E B
You know that's a game that I hate to l ose
C#m E
I'm feelin' the strain, a in't it a shame
Chorus:
B
Oh, g ive me the beat, boys, and free my soul
F#/A# E/G#
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and d rift away
B
Oh, g ive me the beat, boys, and free my soul
F# E
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and d rift away
(repeat intro)
Verse 2:
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
I'm countin' on you to carry me through
(repeat chorus)
(repeat intro)
Bridge:
C#m
And when my mind is free
E B
You know a melody can m ove me
C#m
And when I'm feelin' blue
E F#
The guitar's comin' through to s oothe me
E B
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
E F# B
I want you to know I believe in your s ong
E B
Rhythm and rhyme and harm ony
C#m E
You help me along m akin' me strong
(repeat chorus to fade - acappella first couple times)
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It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.”
Judy Garland
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