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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"You Can Sleep While I Drive" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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. "You Can Sleep While I Drive" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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. "You Can Sleep While I Drive" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.