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(C#m)On the oth er side of a street I knew ral, stood a girl that looked like you.
ral, and I guess that’s dé jà vu, but I thought, “This can’t be true,” ’cause But you moved you to West L.
A.
or New York or San ta Fe, or wher ev er, to to get a way from me.
(F#m)Oh, but that one night was more than just right.
I did n’t leave you ’cause I was all through.
And I was o ver whelmed and, frank ly, scared as hell be cause I real ly fell for you.
(A)Oh, I swear to you I’ll be there for you.
This is not a drive (C#m)b y (B)y y y, just a shy guy (E)look ing for a two ply (B)Hef ty bag to hold my (G#7)y y y y y y love.
When you move me, (E)ev ’ry thing is groov y.
(B)They don’t like it, sue me.
(C#m)Mm, the way you (B)do me.
(A)Oh, I swear to you I’ll be there for you.
This is not a drive (G#)by y y y y.
(C#m)On the up er side of a down ward knew ral, my a love for you went you.
ral, and I loved you ev ’ry mile but you drove a way.
be true,” ’cause But you moved you to are a gain, so let’s skip the “how you been” and get ev er, to to “more than friends” at last.
(F#m)Oh, but that one night it’s still the high light.
I did n’t need you un til I came to.
And I was o ver whelmed and, frank ly, scared as hell be cause I real ly fell for you.
(A)oh, I swear to you I’ll be there for you.
This is not a drive (C#m)b y (B)y y y, just a shy guy (E)look ing for a two ply (B)Hef ty bag to hold my (G#7)y y y y y y love.
When you move me, (E)ev ’ry thing is groov y.
(B)They don’t like it, sue me.
(C#m)Mm, the way you (B)do me.
(A)Oh, I swear to you I’ll be there for you.
This is not a drive (G#)by y y y y.
(G#)by y y y y.
Please
be lieve
that (F#m)when
I leave
(B)there’s (G#)noth ing up my sleeve but love for you, and a lit tle time to get my (B5)head to geth er, too.
(C#m)On the oth er side of a street I knew stood a girl that looked like you.
I guess that’s dé jà vu, but I thought, “This can’t be true.” ’Cause, (G#)by y y y y.
Drive By — Simple Sheet Music
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"Drive By" 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 C#, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Drive By”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drive By"?
- 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" by Train played in?
- Drive By 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 By"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Drive By" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Drive By"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Drive By"?
- "Drive By" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Drive By"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus2, B, B6, B7, Bpow, C#m, E, +5 more.
- What other songs by Train can I play here?
- Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". 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 By". Key of C#, 120 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.