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Come on, (Dm)ba by, let’s get out of this (C)town.
I got a (Dm)full tank of gas with the (C)top rolled down.
There’s a (Bb)chill in my bones, I don’t want to (Am)be left a (F)lone,
so, ba by, you can sleep while I drive.
I’ll pack my (Dm)bag and load up my gui tar.
In my (Dm)pock et I’ll car ry my harp.
I got some (Bb)mon ey I’ve saved, e nough to (Am)get un der (F)way,
and, (Bb)ba by, you can (F)sleep while I drive.
We’ll go through (Dm)Tuc son, up to San ta Fe,
and (Dm)Bar b’ra in Nash ville says we’re (C)wel come to stay.
I’ll buy you (Bb)glass es in Tex as, a hat from New Or (F)leans, and in the (Bb)morn ing you can (F)tell me your dreams.
You know I’ve (G7)seen it be fore, this mist that (F)cov ers your (C)eyes.
You’ve been (G7)look ing for some thing that’s (F)not in your life.
My in (Bb)ten tions are true, won’t you (Am)take me with (F)you?
And, (Bb)ba by, you can (F)sleep while I drive.
(Am)Oh,
is it oth er arms you want to (Am)hold
(C)you?
The strang er, the (Bb)lov er, you’re free.
Can’t you (Am)get that with (F)me?
Come on, (Dm)ba by, let’s get out of this (C)town.
I got a (Dm)full tank of gas, with the (C)top rolled down.
If you won’t (Bb)take me with you, I’ll go be (Am)fore night is (F)through,
and, (Bb)ba by, you can (F)sleep while I drive.
You Can Sleep While I Drive — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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 C, 100 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 “You Can Sleep While I Drive”
- Can I play "You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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 "You Can Sleep While I Drive" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "You Can Sleep While I Drive" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
- You Can Sleep While I Drive 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 "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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 "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- "You Can Sleep While I Drive" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Dsus4, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
- Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- 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. "You Can Sleep While I Drive" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Can Sleep While I Drive" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.