#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# Driftin' Way of Life by Jerry Jeff Walker Chorus: C G I'm singin's about the driftin' way of life D It's different from the many that I've known C G (walk down to) E And every day, I'll walk a strange new line, A7 D G By myself, I'll keep livin' it right or wrong Verse: C G Well I've hitchiked about a hundred thousand miles A7 D I've had good luck and lived in different styles C G (walk down to) E But all the folks no matter what place or age A7 D G Tried to put me like a free bird in a cage Chorus I've tied some knots with friends I'd hate to lose I say we're friends because we give the right to choose But things get tight when your friends get out of place And try to change your big hat or shape your face Chorus Now in my mind you know I thought of settlin' down Stop my roamin', forget this bangin' around But to live my life among groups every day Will either change me or send me on my way Chorus And as it stands I'm never down and out too long 'Cause I kiss the blues goodbye with every song And I'm living my life as it feels to me right now And there ain't nothing in this world can hold me down Chorus Tabbed by Marc Pope