Driftwood
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Abmaj7 F#maj7 C#
I'm just drift—wood
Ab
Drifting with the winds that blow across the sky
Eb7
I can't always be here with you, babe
Bbm Ab
I'm just driftwood drifting by
Ab
Our lives came together,
Eb7 Bbm Ab
Somehow we came to mingle for a while
Like two colors of the rainbow
Eb7 Bbm Ab
We blended well together for a while
Ab
But I won't ever anchor down
C# Ab
The Lord above has numbered all my days
I'm just driftwood
Eb7 Bbm Ab
And I think it's time I drifted on away
I'm just driftwood...
How to play Driftwood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abmaj7. 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.