Other arrangements of Drift Away
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Drift Away”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Drift Away" 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. "Drift Away" is in D.
- What key is "Drift Away" by Linda Eder played in?
- Drift Away is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drift Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Drift Away" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Drift Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Drift Away"?
- "Drift Away" was originally performed by Linda Eder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Drift Away"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G, Gsus4.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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.
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