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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Drifting" by Sarah McLachlan 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 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 learn "Drifting" 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 "Drifting" with hands-separate practice in D at 55 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Drifting"?
- 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 "Drifting" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Drifting"?
- 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. "Drifting" is in the key of D at 55 BPM.