Lyrics
Day af ter day I’m more con (F)fused;
I look for the light in the pour ing (F)rain.
You know that’s a game that I hate to (F)lose.
I’m feel in’ the strain;
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.
Day af ter day I’m more con (F)fused;
I look for the light in the pour ing (F)rain.
You know that’s a game that I hate to (F)lose.
I’m feel in’ the strain;
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 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.
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 by Uncle Kracker
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Drift Away" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Drift Away" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.