9 Songs That Will Make You Want to Pack Your Bags and Travel

The lyrics and melodies of these timeless tunes will get you in the mood for adventure

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Summer is in full swing and that means it's time to enjoy the fine weather and go exploring. Whether you have a vacation planned or not, these 10 songs will make you want to pack your bags and get on your way.

1. ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD
Lyrics: John Fogerty
Performed by: Status Quo

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
And I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it
I li-li-like it, li-li-like
Here we go, rockin' all over the world

2. COME FLY WITH ME
Lyrics: Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn
Performed by: Frank Sinatra

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away

3. THREE LITTLE BIRDS
Lyrics: Bob Marley
Performed by: Bob Marley and the Wailers

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
Singing' "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

4. TICKET TO RIDE
Lyrics: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by: The Beatles

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
She's got a ticket to ride
But she don't care

5. TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE
Lyrics: Eddie Money
Performed by: Eddie Money

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
I've got two tickets to paradise
Won't you pack your bags, we'll leave tonight

6. AROUND THE WORLD
Lyrics: John Anthony Frusciante, Michael Balzary, Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis
Performed by: Red Hot Chili Peppers

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
'I know I know for sure
That life is beautiful around the world

7. ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Lyrics: Willie Nelson
Performed by: Willie Nelson

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
Is on the road again
I just can't wait to get on the road again

8. AFRICA
Lyrics: David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro
Performed by: Toto

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

9. FLY AWAY
Lyrics: Lenny Kravitz
Performed by: Lenny Kravitz

LINE TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD:
I want to get away
I want to fly away
Yeah with you yeah yeah
I got to get away

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