Drift away Chords
by Rod Stewart
Drift away by Rod Stewart is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords D, B, G, Em, A and G/F#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Strum: D B D D U U D D D U
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Intro Riff
G D
Day after day I'm more confused
G D
So I look for the light in the pouring rain
G D
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
Em G
I'm feelin' the strain, ain't it a shame
Chorus:
D
Oh, give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul
A G
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
D
Oh, give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul
A G
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
Transition:
D A G A D
D D U U D D U U D D U
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
G D
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
G D
I don't understand the things I do
G D
The world outside looks so unkind
Em G
I'm countin' on you to carry me through
Chorus
Transition:
G G/F# Em A G G/F#
D D U U D D U U B B
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Em
And when my mind is free
G D
You know a melody can move me
Em
And when I'm feelin' blue
G A
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
G D
Thanks for the joy that you've given me
G D
I want you to know I believe in your song
G D
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
Em G
You help me along makin' me strong
End Chorus (repeat 4x)
D
Oh, give me the beat, boys, to soothe my soul
A G (x2)
I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away
End on D