Story Behind The Song
Written in the late 1960's about a life long dream of sailing the oceans of the world and exploring different places and peoples.
Song Description
A song about my desire to be on the open seas and away from the everyday drama and chaos of the world.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Sailing, Dreams |
| Similar Artists |
Jim Croce, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Sailin' Man
I wanna be a sailin' man, to trip across the waves
I wanna be a sailin' man, to have, people read my name, someday
You're a captain on a sailing ship, you voyage far and wide
Let me be your 1st mate sir, I'd work hard you'd see how I'd try
Cuz I wanna be a sailin' man, to trip across the waves
I wanna be a sailin' man, to have, people read my name, someday
We'd sail to lands unknown, I'd speak a foreign tongue
See all those lovely native girls, maybe bring home just one.
Cuz I
I wanna be a sailin' man, Christopher did too.
To see the wonders of the world if you'll just take me with you
I wanna be a sailin man, to trip across the waves
I surely, surely wanna be a sailin man, to have, people read my name, someday