Does "Drift Away" 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. "Drift Away" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.

What chords are in "Drift Away"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Drift Away — Piano Lead Sheet

"Drift Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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. (D)song 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. (D)song 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Linda Eder

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How to Play "Drift Away" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.