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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 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 Bb at 150 BPM.
- 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 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 Bb at 150 BPM.
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