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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Drifting" 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 D, 55 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Drifting”
- Can I play "Drifting" 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 "Drifting" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Drifting" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Drifting is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drifting"?
- The arrangement plays at 55 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Drifting" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Drifting"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Drifting"?
- "Drifting" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Drifting"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bm, C, Cmaj9, Csus2, +8 more.
- What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
- Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Drifting"?
- 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. "Drifting" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Drifting"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Drifting" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.