Story Behind The Song
Song is about a musician's calling to travel and perform.
Song Description
A musician explains that he was born to travel and perform.
Song Length |
4:08 |
Genre |
Blues - Chicago, Country - Boogie |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Cheerful |
Subject |
Musician, Freedom |
Similar Artists |
Eric Clapton |
Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Something Is Calling
Gar Meyer
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Verse 1
G Bb F C G, C, G
Something is callin' me to go away
G Bb F C G, C, G
Something is callin' me to leave today
G Bb F C G, C, G
And I don't need a reason to leave my home
G Bb F C G, C, G
I was born to wander, ramble and roam
(alt) I just want to go and be alone
(alt) Something is callin' me to wander and roam
1st Chorus
F C
So don't ask why,
Bb C#7
'Cause I can't stop, to take the time
G Bb F C G
To give you reasons, for my life
Verse 2
G Bb F C G, C, G
Wine and women, travelin' and singin's my life
G Bb F C G, C, G
Coffee shops, bars and flop houses are alright
G Bb F C G, C, G
My home is a suitcase, my best friend is my guitar
G Bb F C G
And I won't stop until I've caught my star,
2nd Chorus
F C
So don't ask why,
Bb C#7
'Cause I can't stop, to take the time
A B7 EM7 / E, F#m, G#m, F#m7, B7
To give you reasons, for my life
Bridge
G, C, G, C, G, D, G, C
Verse 3
G Bb F C G, C, G
Something is callin' me to go away
G Bb F C G, C, G
Something is callin' me to leave today
G Bb F C G, C, G
And I don't need a reason to leave my home
G Bb F C G, C, G
I just want to go and be alone
(alt) I was born to wander, ramble and roam
(alt) Something is callin' me to wander and roam
3rd Chorus
F B#m7
So don't ask why,
G#m7 C#7
'Cause I can't stop, to take the time
A B7 EM7 / E, F#m, G#m, F#m7, B7
To give you reasons, for my life