Drive My Car

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I asked a girl what she (G)want ed to be,

and she said, “Ba by, it’s (G)can’t you see?

I wanna be fa mous, and a (G)star of the screen, but (Dm7)you can do some thing in be tween:

(Bm)Ba by, you can drive my (G7)car.

(Bm)Yes, I’m gon na be a (G7)star.

(Bm)Ba by, you can drive my car and (Am)may be I’ll love you.”

I told the girl that my (G)pros pects were good,

and she said, “Ba by, I (G)un der stood.

Work ing for pea nuts and is (G)all ver y fine, but (Dm7)I can can show you bet ter time:

(Bm)Ba by, you can drive my (G7)car.

(Bm)Yes, I’m gon na be a (G7)star.

(Bm)Ba by, you can drive my car and (Am)may be I’ll love you.”

Beep beep, beep beep, yeah!

Beep beep, beep beep, (D)yeah!

Drive My Car — Simple Sheet Music

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"Drive My Car" 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 G, 220 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 My Car”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drive My Car"?
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 My Car" by The Beatles played in?
Drive My Car is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drive My Car"?
The arrangement plays at 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drive My Car" 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 My Car"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Drive My Car"?
"Drive My Car" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". 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 My Car". Key of G, 220 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.