About The Song
“Sailing” by Christopher Cross was released in 1980 as the second single from his debut album, which was already certified Gold. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980 and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in the same year.
Christopher Cross became the first artist in Grammy history to win the “Big Four” most prestigious awards in a single night, including Record of the Year for “Sailing”. “Sailing” is often considered a classic soft rock song and has been enduringly popular since its release. The lyrics of “Sailing” evoke a sense of tranquility and escapism, contributing to its timeless appeal.
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Lyrics
Well, it’s not far down to paradise, at least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Believe me
It’s not far to never-never land, no reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Believe me
Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Fantasy, it gets the best of me
When I’m sailing
All caught up in the reverie, every word is a symphony
Won’t you believe me?
Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Well it’s not far back to sanity, at least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away and find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see
Really, believe me
Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free