(Dsus2)You’ve been gone so long that (G)all that you know has been (Em7)shuf fled a side as you (Cmaj9)bask in the glow of the (Dsus2)beau ti ful stran gers that (G6)whis per your name.
Do they (Em9)fill up the emp (G)ti (Csus2)ness?
(Am)Larg er than life is your (Em)fic tion
in a (A7)u ni verse made up of (C)one.
’Cause (G)you have been drift ing for (D)so long.
I (G)know you don’t want to come
down,
but (G)some where be low you there’s (Bm)peo ple who love you and they’re (C)read y for you to come (G)home.
Please come home.
You (Dsus2)walk in a room and the (G)world stops to stare.
You (Em7)mes mer ize all who are (Cmaj9)caught in the glare of the (Dsus2)spot light that fol lows wher (G6)ev er you go.
Does it (Em9)light up the emp (Gmaj7)ti (Csus2)ness?
(Am)Larg er than life is your (Em)fic tion
in a (A7)u ni verse made up of (C)one.
(D)home.
Drifting by Sarah McLachlan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 55 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Drifting”
- What key is "Drifting" in?
- "Drifting" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of D with a tempo of 55 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Drifting" 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 "Drifting" 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 "Drifting"?
- This arrangement of "Drifting" uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bm, C, Cmaj9, Csus2, +8 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Drifting" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
- Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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