This song was first released on the i want to live album. it is the only album it has been released on.
ridin¡¯ on a tradewind
fillin¡¯ my sails with a soft and southerly breeze
livin¡¯ on the ocean blue
dreaming¡¯ of the islands
rappin¡¯ myself in the glow of a tropical moon
i never shiver when the sun goes down
all the earth she sings to me
every shallow, every tree
surely my loves shining like the sea
i can make you happy
if i can i¡¯ll take you away on a wave in my arms
never leave you on the edge all alone
if you feel like dancin¡¯
rollin¡¯ like the water across my sleepless night
makin me a peaceful place
all my life to be with you
all i ever want to do
knowing you are feeling that way too
distant thunder, heavy seas
rocky mountain memories
surely i was lost till i found thee
ye ye ye
words and music by john denver