Let The Rest Of The World Go By

Ringo Starr · Sentimental Journey [1970]

With someone like you

A pal so good and true

I'd like to leave it all behind and go and find

Some place that's known

To God alone

Just a spot to call our own

We'll find perfect peace

Where joys never cease

Out there beneath the kindly sky

We'll build a sweet little nest

Somewhere in the West

And let the rest of the world go by

With someone like you

A pal so good and true

I'd like to leave it all behind and go and find

Some place that's known

To God alone

Just a spot to call our own

We'll find perfect peace

Where joys never cease

Out there beneath the kindly sky

We'll build a sweet little nest

Somewhere in the West

And let the rest of the world go by

And let the rest of the world go by

Let The Rest Of The World Go By

Recorded in 1970, "Let The Rest Of The World Go By" appears on Ringo Starr's debut solo album, Sentimental Journey. As a member of The Beatles, Starr possessed a distinctive rhythmic voice that often carried the band's ballads, yet this track showcases his ability to deliver a solo performance with warmth and gentle conviction. The song reflects the era's soft rock and pop sensibilities, featuring a melodic structure that highlights his vocal range and emotional delivery. Released during a period when Starr was establishing his identity outside the shadow of the Beatles, the recording stands as an early example of his solo artistry, blending folk-rock influences with the polished production typical of the early 1970s. It remains a notable song in his discography, representing the transition from group member to solo artist.