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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"You Can Sleep While I Drive" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Can Sleep While I Drive"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "You Can Sleep While I Drive". Key of C, 100 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.