Distant Drums

by Jim Reeves
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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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Distant Drums”

What key is "Distant Drums" in?
"Distant Drums" by Jim Reeves is in the key of Bb 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.

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