Drifting
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Intro E D/E F#/E A/E E
E6 D/E F#/E A/E E
E D#m7 D
Drifting on a sea of forgotten teardrops
G#m7
On a life-boat
B A C#m B4 B
Sailing for
A C#m B
Your love
A E
Sailing home
G6 A6 G6 B6 B E4 E
E D#m7 D
Drifting on a sea of old heartbreaks
G#m7
On a life-boat
B A C#m B4 B
Sailing for
A C#m B
Your love
A E
Sailing home
Final G6 A6 G6 B6 G A6
G6 F7M G6 B G A6
G F G B B4 B G A2 G
F7M(#11) G6 B
C C4 C C4
How to play Drifting
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.