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Who’s gon na tell you when
it’s (C)too late?
Who’s gon na tell you things
aren’t so great?
You can’t go on
think ing
noth ing’s (D)wrong.
What now?
Who’s gon na drive you home
to night?
Who’s gon na pick you up
when (C)you fall?
Who’s gon na hang it up
when you call?
Who’s gon na pay at ten tion
to (C)your dreams?
And who’s gon na plug their ears
when (C)you scream?
You can’t go on
think ing
noth ing’s (D)wrong.
What now?
Who’s gon na drive you home
to night?
Oh,
you know you can’t go (D)on
think ing
noth ing’s wrong.
Who’s gon na drive you home
to night?
Drive — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Drive" 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 C, 82 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”
- Can I play "Drive" 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 "Drive" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Drive" by The Cars played in?
- Drive is arranged in the key of C 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 82 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 The Cars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Drive"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "MAGIC", "GOOD TIMES ROLL", "JUST WHAT I NEEDED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Drive"?
- 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. "Drive" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Drive"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Drive" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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