Day after day I'm more confused
And I look for the light in the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
I'm feelin' the strain, oh, 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 (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 wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you, you can 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 (drift away)
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 givin' me
I want you to know I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help 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 (drift away)
Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away)

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