Be Day af ter day I’m I’m more con (D)fused.
Yet I look for the light (Gsus4)in the pour (G)ing rain.
You know that’s out a game that I hate to lose.
Now I’m feel ing the strength.
to Ain’t it a shame.
Oh.
(D)Gim me the beat, boys, and free my soul.
I (A)wan na get lost in your rock ’n’ roll and (G)drift a way.
(D)Gim me the beat, boys, and free my soul.
I (A)wan na get lost in your rock ’n’ roll and (G)drift a way.
Be gin ning to think that you’re wast ing (D)time.
Yet I don’t un der stand (Gsus4)I the things (G)I do.
The world thm out and side looks I so un kind.
Now I’m count ing on you
to car ry me through.
Oh.
(D)Gim me the beat, boys, and free my soul.
I (A)wan na get lost in your rock ’n’ roll and (G)drift a way.
(D)Gim me the beat, boys, and free my soul.
I (A)wan na get lost in your rock ’n’ roll and (G)drift a way.
(G)drift a way.
When my mind is free, you know, a mel o dy can (D)move me.
When I’m feel ing blue,
the gui tar’s com ing through to soothe me.
(G)drift a way.
(Gim me the beat, boys, and free my (A)soul
and (G)drift a way.
Take me a way with your rock ’n’ (A)roll
and (G)drift a way.
(Gim me the beat, boys, and free my (A)soul
and (G)drift a way.
Take me a way with your rock ’n’ (A)roll
and (G)drift a way.
Drift Away by Linda Eder
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Drift Away”
- What key is "Drift Away" in?
- "Drift Away" by Linda Eder is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Drift Away" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Drift Away" 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.
- What chords are used in "Drift Away"?
- This arrangement of "Drift Away" uses 7 chords: A, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G, Gsus4.
- How long does it take to learn "Drift Away" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?
- Try "I Am What I Am", "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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