Driftin' By
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Driftin’ By
© 2001 Paul Eason
(Hint: capo 4, play in key of G)
Intro: B F#/A# G#m F# E B/D# F#
Verse:
E B/D# F#/C# B
That same moon that we watched so many nights
E B/D# F#
Still hangs in the August sky
E B/D# F#/C# B
My rear view mirror is still slanted to the side
E B/D# F#
From when I could look in it and see your eyes
Chorus:
B F#/A# G#m F#
Everything just keeps on driftin’ by
E B/D# F#
Like a tube on that river, you and I
B F#/A# G#m
And the only thing that I can’t clearly see
E F# B
Is why you left Texas and me
Verse:
Every time that I play this old guitar
I wish I was still playin’ it for you
I still can’t think about that dusty hill country
Without feelin’ just a little blue
Chorus
Bridge:
F# E B
And I knew just lookin’ at you my rear view would only show me
C#m G#m E F#
The back of my seat in the days to come
E B C# G#m
But these days just take forever, I can’t believe this month is over
E F#
And you just keep slippin’ further away
Chorus
How to play Driftin' By
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.