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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Drive By" by Train 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 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”
- Can I learn "Drive By" 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 "Drive By" with hands-separate practice in C# at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Drive By"?
- 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 "Drive By" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Drive By"?
- 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. "Drive By" is in the key of C# at 120 BPM.