Other arrangements of Drift Away
Pick a learning view.
Be Day af ter day I’m I’m more con (F)fused;
I look for the light in the pour ing I (F)rain.
You the know that’s a game that I hate to (F)lose.
Now I’m feel in’ the strain;
(Bb)to ain’t it a shame?
Oh, (F)give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
(F)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
And gin ning to think that you’ve wast in’ (F)time;
I don’t un der stand the be things that your (F)do.
’Cause the world out a side looks I so un (F)kind.
Now I’m count in’ on you
(Bb)to car ry me through.
Oh, (F)give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
(F)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
And when my mind is free,
no mel o dy can (F)move me.
When I’m feel in’ blue
gui tars are com in’ through to (C)soothe me.
(Bb)strong.
(F)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
(F)Give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul; I (C)wan na get lost in your rock and roll and (Bb)drift a way.
Drift Away — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Drift Away" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 150 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Drift Away”
- Can I play "Drift Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Drift Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray played in?
- Drift Away is arranged in the key of Bb 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 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Drift Away" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Dobie Gray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can a complete beginner play "Drift Away"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Drift Away" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Drift Away"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Drift Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.