Drifting Along
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Intro: E F#m A B
E
Nowhere to go F#m
But I'll still be cruising
A
I live this life long
B E
Long long time
E
You know I'm drifting along
F#m
Can't see where I'm going
A B E
I will get to my destination
E
I'm feeling the pressure
F#m
All around me crumble
A B E
But I won't be put down this time
E
I'm shifting along
F#m
Though I sing a sweet song
A B E
We'll murder in the streets where I be livin'
E
I'm closing my eyes
F#m
Don't want to see killin'
A B E
Gentle giants will roam forever
E
I'm cruising the street
F#m
Wondering who I will meet
A
Oh love has got to
B E
Reign in our world
E F#m A B E
E
La la la la
F#m
La la la la
A B E
I don't know where I am going to
E
La la la la
F#m
La la la la
A B E
I don't know where I am going to
E
Drifting along
F#m
Closing up my ears
to the sound
A B E
I don't want to hear crying
How to play Drifting Along
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 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.