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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Distant Drums" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Distant Drums”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Distant Drums" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Distant Drums" is in Bb.
- What key is "Distant Drums" by Jim Reeves played in?
- Distant Drums is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Distant Drums"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Distant Drums" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Distant Drums"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Distant Drums"?
- "Distant Drums" was originally performed by Jim Reeves. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jim Reeves can I play here?
- Try "He'll Have To Go", "Welcome To My World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Distant Drums" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Distant Drums" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Distant Drums"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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