Drifters
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Capo 2
Intro: G C/G G C/G G
verse 1:
C
I don't believe in miracles, if it's all the same by you
D C G
Your wishes would come true if I had my say
Em G
Whether it's right or wrong
C D
The words of every song
C G
Remind us of a love we knew
Am7 Bb Am7 D G
Where love should not go wrong, in yesterdays
[Refrão] Am G
Hang on ye drifters now
C D Em D G
You got so much to go and gamble on
Am G
Watch out for the shifting sand
C D G C/G G C/G G
Wherever you may ramble
verse 2:
C
Even now, as I look back and see all that's come to pass
D C G Em
I can't remember how it was I got here
G
Look around this place
C D
There's a smile on every face
C G
We're somewhere in the afterglow
Am7 Bb Am7 D G
Out there among the stars, out there among the bars
[Refrão] Am G
Hang on ye drifters now
C D Em D G
You got places to go and people to meet
Am G
Watch out for the shifting tide
C D G C/G G C/G G
Wherever you may travel
verse 3:
C
I know I should not complain, because life's been good to me
D C G
It feels real good to be stranded on my own
Em G
Be that as it may be
C D
We are what we are
C G
I'll find you at the afterglow
Am7 Bb Am7 D G
Out there among the stars of yesteryear
[Refrão] Am G
Hang on ye drifters now
C D Em D G
You got so much to go and gamble on
Am G
Watch out for the shifting sand
C D G C/G G C/G G
Wherever you may ramble
Am G
All you drifters now
C D Em D G
You got places to go and people to meet
Am G
Watch out for the shifting tide
C D G C/G G
Wherever you may ramble
How to play Drifters
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.