Original John Henry Kurtz version
Day after day I'm more confused
But I look for the light in the pouring rain, oh yeah
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feeling the strain
Now ain't it a shame
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
Beginning to think that I'm wasting time
And I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
Now it's up to you
To carry me through
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
And when my mind is free
You know a melody can soothe me
And when I'm feeling blue
The guitar's coming through to soothe me, oh oh
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in the song
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You helped me along
You're making me strong
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
Oh yeah, give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
Well I wanna get lost in the rock and roll and drift away
DRIFT AWAY is a song written by Mentor Williams and originally recorded and released by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. The above lyrics are for the original John Henry Kurtz version of DRIFT AWAY as released in 1972.
Bruce Springsteen covered DRIFT AWAY live four times in his career, twice during the Born In the U.S.A. Tour and twice during the Wrecking Ball Tour. See the live 20 Aug 1984 version for more details.
List of available versions of DRIFT AWAY on this website:
DRIFT AWAY [Live 20 Aug 1984 version]