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Sailing Away
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Sailing Away was released on June 20, 2025 by New West Records, LLC as a part of the album The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
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Release DateJune 20, 2025
LabelNew West Records, LLC
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM97

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
James McMurtry
James McMurtry
Vocals
Tim Holt
Tim Holt
Electric Guitar
Cornbread
Cornbread
Bass
Daren Hess
Daren Hess
Drums
BettySoo
BettySoo
Background Vocals
Diana Burgess
Diana Burgess
Cello
Bukka Allen
Bukka Allen
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James McMurtry
James McMurtry
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
James McMurtry
James McMurtry
Producer
Don Dixon
Don Dixon
Producer
Stuart Sullivan
Stuart Sullivan
Recording Engineer
Drew Potter
Drew Potter
Assistant Engineer
Jackson Everly
Jackson Everly
Assistant Engineer
Dave Harris
Dave Harris
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The sat-nav can't get signal and this light's forever long
Lost in the rain in this no-man's land over by the Pentagon
Wonderin' if I'm even worth the paper I'm printed on
It's a judgment call
[Verse 2]
DC Beltway in this 5:30 gloom
Openin' for Isbell in some cavernous room
I hate it when the clocks roll back, it's darker than a tomb
And they're out smokin' by the load-in, one and all
[PreChorus]
I won't forget your birthday 'cause you don't forget the score
I won't forget that chorus like I did the night before
When I was tryin' to remember, did I lock the front door?
And have I any business bein' in this business anymore?
[Chorus]
And I'm sailin' away
Feelin' faded and I'm not okay
Sailin' alone
Steerin' by the stars and I can't get home now
[Instrumental]
The light tech's friendly, and she sees me right through
She's an iron-skinned veteran of professional crew
So I don't stand a half a chance, no matter what I do
But she'll light me up good for those early few
[PreChorus]
One time you told me not to push you too hard
You could drift away slowly 'til you drift too far
And I paid attention and I took it to heart
But it's been so long now, I just don't know who we are
[Chorus]
And I'm sailin' away
Feelin' faded and I'm not okay
Sailin' alone
Steerin' by the stars and I can't get home now
[Instrumental]
Dreamed I came home from a month or so out
Junk mail on the kitchen table scattered all about
I couldn't find you anywhere, I searched all through the house
I kept hopin' as I opened every door
[Chorus]
Sailin' away
Feelin' faded and I'm not okay
Sailin' alone
Steerin' by the stars and I can't get home
Steerin' by the stars and I can't get home now
Written by: James McMurtry
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