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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Drivin' My Life Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Drivin' My Life Away" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Drivin' My Life Away" is in A.
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.
Does "Drivin' My Life Away" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Drivin' My Life Away" is in the key of A at 176 BPM.
What chords are in "Drivin' My Life Away"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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