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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Drivin' My Life Away" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Drivin' My Life Away"?
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 "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.
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 "Drivin' My Life Away". Key of A, 176 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.

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