Drifter
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by David Gates
(From the 1978 Album GOODBYE GIRL)
[Intro]
D Em G Am Em C D
Em G Am Em C D C G
[Chorus]
Em G
I'm a drifter floatin' on the sea
C G
Goin' where the currents take me
Em C G
And I don't think I'll ever come to rest
D Em Bm
'Cause I'm a drifter floatin' on the ocean
C Em
I've kinda got to where I like the motion
C D C
Things are gonna work out for the best
[Verse 1]
G D
I know you want me to stay
Em
And honey I'd sure like to see it your way
C G D
'Cause you're the best I've ever had of late
C Em
But somethin' stronger than love somehow
F Em
Has got me restless and I gotta go now
C D G
But I'll be back this way if you care to wait
[Chorus]
D Em G
Cause I'm a drifter floatin' on the sea
C G
Goin' where the currents take me
Em C G
And I don't think I'll ever come to rest
D Em Bm
'Cause I'm a drifter floatin' on the ocean
C Em
I've kinda got to where I like the motion
C D C G
Hopin' things are gonna work out for the best
[Guitar & Fiddle Solos]
D Em G Am Em C D
Em G Am Em C D C
[Verse 2]
G D
I keep hopin' to find
Em
A settledown place and a peaceful mind
C G D
Wonderin' if it's just around the bend
C Em
'Cause with all the things I wanna do and see
F Em
You gotta be a millionaire of broke like me
C D G
I'm walkin' down this road that's got no end
[Chorus]
D Em G
Cause I'm a drifter floatin' on the sea
C G
Goin' where the currents take me
Em C G
And I don't think I'll ever come to rest
D Em Bm
'Cause I'm a drifter floatin' on the ocean
C Em
I've kinda got to where I like the motion
C D C G
Hopin' things are gonna work out for the best
[Outro]
D Em G Am Em C D
Em G Am Em C D Em
D C D G
How to play Drifter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.