Other arrangements of Drive
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Smack, crack, bush are wacked.
(G)Tie an oth er one to the racks, ba by.
Hey, kids, rock and roll.
(G)No bod y tells you where to go, ba by.
(F)What if I ride?
What if you walk?
(Am)What if you rock a round the clock?
(G)Tick
tock,
tick
tock.
(Em)What if you did?
What if you walk?
What if you tried to get off, ba by?
Oh.
Hey, kids, where a you?
(G)No bod y tells you what to do, ba by.
Hey, kids, shake a leg.
(G)May be you’re cra zy in the head, ba by.
(F)May be you did.
May be you walked.
(Am)May be you rocked a round the clock.
(G)Tick
tock,
tick
tock.
(Em)May be I ride.
May be you walk.
May be I drive to get off, ba by.
Oh.
(C)Hey, kids, shake a leg.
May be you’re cra zy in the head, ba by.
(C)Ol lie, ol lie.
Ol lie, ol lie, ol lie.
Ol lie, ol lie in come free,
ba by.
(C)Hey, kids, where are you?
(G)No bod y tells you what to do, ba by.
(Em)Hey, kids, where are you?
No bod y tells you what to do, ba by.
(Em)Hey, kids, rock and roll.
No bod y tells you where to go, ba by,
ba by,
ba by.
Drive — Simple Sheet Music
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"Drive" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 72 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 “Drive”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drive"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Drive" by R.E.M. played in?
- Drive 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 "Drive"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Drive" 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 "Drive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Drive"?
- "Drive" was originally performed by R.E.M.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Drive"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Drive". Key of D, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.