Let the Rest of the World Go By
Willie Nelson · One for the Road
With someone like you a pal good and true
I'd like to leave it all behind and go and find
A place that's known to God alone just a spot we could call our own
We'll find perfect peace where joys never cease
Somewhere beneath the stary skies
We'll build a sweet little nest somewhere out in the west
And let the rest of the world go by
[ guitar - piano ]
With someone like you...
And let the rest of the world go by
I'd like to leave it all behind and go and find
A place that's known to God alone just a spot we could call our own
We'll find perfect peace where joys never cease
Somewhere beneath the stary skies
We'll build a sweet little nest somewhere out in the west
And let the rest of the world go by
[ guitar - piano ]
With someone like you...
And let the rest of the world go by
Let the Rest of the World Go By
On the 1979 album One for the Road, Willie Nelson delivers a quiet reflection on the passage of time and the necessity of letting go. The track exemplifies his signature blend of country storytelling and acoustic intimacy, capturing the weary traveler's perspective with understated grace. As part of his extensive discography, this recording reinforces Nelson's reputation for crafting songs that resonate with universal themes of solitude and acceptance. The composition stands as a testament to his ability to distill complex emotions into simple, memorable melodies that have endured across decades of his career.