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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Drifting" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Drifting" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Drifting" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Drifting" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Drifting" is in the key of D at 55 BPM.
- What chords are in "Drifting"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.