"Fly Away" is a 1975 song written and performed by John Denver featuring vocals by Olivia Newton-John. Released as a single from the Windsong album, it peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent two weeks atop the adult contemporary chart in early-1976, Denver's sixth No.1 on this chart. The song also peaked at No.12 on the country chart.
The song is an ode to longing for simpler times and a simpler way of life. Record World said that "this ballad contains the unmistakable Denver vocal charm with the added bonus of Olivia Newton-John joining in on the chorus." Citing the songâÂÂs lyrics in the second verse, Paul Nelson in Rolling Stone remarked, "The singer acknowledges his average listener in 'Fly Away'."