Other arrangements of Drift Away
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Drift Away" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Drift Away”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drift Away"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Drift Away". Key of D, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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