About “Drift Away”

Can I learn "Drift Away" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Drift Away" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.

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.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Drift Away"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Drift Away" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Drift Away"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Drift Away" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.