Drivin' My Life Away

by Eddie Rabbitt
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Lyrics

Well, the (E7)truck stop cut ie com in’ on a to y me; tried to talk me in to a ride, me said I would n’t be (A)sor ry,

but I she was just (E7)ba

by.

Hey, wait ress, pour me an oth er cup of cof fee.

Pop it down, fect jack me up, the shoot me out, the fly in’ down the (A)high way,

but I look ing for (E7)morn

in’.

(E)Ooh,

I’m driv in’ my (D)life a way,

look in’ for a (A)bet ter way

for (E)me.

(E)Ooh,

I’m driv in’ my (D)life a way,

look in’ for a (A)sun ny day.

for (E)me.

Well, the Well, the (E7)mid night head lights blind you on a rain y night; steep grade up a head, slow me down, mak in’ no (A)time,

but I got to keep (E7)roll

in’.

Those wind shield wi pers slap pin’ out a tem po, keep in’ per fect rhy thm with the song on the ra di o,

but I got to keep (E7)roll

in’.

(E)Ooh,

I’m driv in’ my (D)life a way,

look in’ for a (A)bet ter way

for (E)me.

(E)Ooh,

I’m driv in’ my (D)life a way,

look in’ for a (A)sun ny day.

for (E)me.

Drivin' My Life Away — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Drivin' My Life Away" 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 A, 176 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Drivin' My Life Away

Can I play "Drivin' My Life Away" 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 "Drivin' My Life Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Drivin' My Life Away" by Eddie Rabbitt played in?
Drivin' My Life Away is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drivin' My Life Away"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drivin' My Life Away" 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 "Drivin' My Life Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Drivin' My Life Away"?
"Drivin' My Life Away" was originally performed by Eddie Rabbitt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Drivin' My Life Away"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C#m, D, E, E7, G.
What other songs by Eddie Rabbitt can I play here?
Try "EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE", "I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT", "I Love a Rainy Night". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Drivin' My Life Away"?
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. "Drivin' My Life Away" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Drivin' My Life Away"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Drivin' My Life Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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