Lyrics
I hear the (C)sound
of dis tant (F)drums,
far a (C)way,
far a (F)way.
And if they (C)call
for me to (F)come,
then (Bb)I must (F)go,
and you must (F)stay.
So, Mar y mar ry me,
let’s not (Bb)wait.
Let’s share (C)all the time we (C7)can be fore it’s too (F)late.
Love me now, for now is (F7)all the time there may (Bb)be.
If you (C7)love me, Mar y Mar y mar ry (F)me.
I hear the (C)sound
of bu gles (F)blow ing,
far a (C)way,
far a (F)way.
And if they (C)call,
then I must (F)go,
a (Bb)cross the (F)sea,
so wild and (F)grey.
So, Mar y, (F)me.
If you (C7)love me, Mar y, Mar y, mar ry (F)me.
Distant Drums by Jim Reeves
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Distant Drums”
- What key is "Distant Drums" in?
- "Distant Drums" by Jim Reeves is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Distant Drums" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Distant Drums" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Distant Drums" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jim Reeves can I play here?
- Try "He'll Have To Go", "Welcome To My World". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.