Driftwood
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D / / / G / / /
[ ] x2
D G A
% Just like the driftwood of a dream, left on the seashore of sleep
I don't remember what was said, in the confusion that night
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D G A
Just like the words that wouldn't rhyme, lost in the desert of time
I only know what's on my mind, what's in the future we will decide
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Em A
Time waits for no-one at all, no not even you
Time waits for no-one at all, no not even you
Time waits for no-one my love, no not even you
Em
You thought you'd seen it all before
A
You really thought you knew (1)Go %(2)
Bb Gm Dm Gm
I've shattered the illusion of fortune and of fame
D G D G
But darling, now I know you, life can never be the same
I'm waking up, I'm reaching up, I'm getting up from this game
A Em A D
Oh no, don't leave me driftwood on the shore (1)Go %(3)
G A Em A D
Oh no don't, don't leave me driftwood on the shore
G A Em A D
Oh oh oh no, don't leave me driftwood on the shore
D / / / G / / /
[ ] Repeat and fade
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Written by: Mick Anderson hsteinke@extro.ucc.su.oz.au
or manderso@ntnecss1.telecom.com.au
Assisted by: Ria Heeringa
Shelley Giblin
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How to play Driftwood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.