What key is "Drift Away" in?

"Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker is in the key of D with a tempo of 130 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 6 chords: A, Asus4, C, D, Em, G.

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 Uncle Kracker can I play here?

Try "SMILE", "FOLLOW ME", "Drift Away". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Be Day af ter day I’m I’m more con (D)fused;

I look for the light in the pour ing I (D)rain.

You know that’s a game that I hate to (D)lose.

Now I’m feel in’ the strain;

ain’t it a shame?

Oh, (D)give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (A)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (G)drift a way.

(D)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (A)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (G)drift a way.

And gin ning to think that you’ve wast in’ (D)time;

I don’t un der stand the be things that your (D)do.

’Cause the out a side looks I so un (D)kind.

Now I’m count in’ on you

to ry my through.

Oh, (D)give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (A)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (G)drift a way.

(D)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (A)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (G)drift a way.

And when my mind is free

no mel o dy can (D)move me.

When I’m feel in’ blue

gui tars are com in’ through to (A)soothe me.

(D)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (A)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (G)drift a way.

Drift Away by Uncle Kracker

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Drift Away”

What key is "Drift Away" in?: "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker is in the key of D with a tempo of 130 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 6 chords: A, Asus4, C, D, Em, G.
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 Uncle Kracker can I play here?: Try "SMILE", "FOLLOW ME", "Drift Away". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.