EDrifting and drifting,
Ajust like a ship out on the seaE
AI'm drifting and drifting,
just like a ship out on the seaE
B7As I ain't got nobody
Ain this world to Ecare for meB7
EIf my baby
Awould only take me back againE
AIf my baby,
if my baby would only take me back agaEin
B7I would feel much better
Aand at least I'd have a EfriendB7
EI'm drifting and drifting,
Ajust like a ship Eout on the sea
ADrifting and drifting,
just like a ship out on the seaE
B7'Cause I ain't got nobody
Ain this world to care for Eme, oh noB7