Dobie Gray - Drift Away Ukulele Chords

ChordsD, A, E, Bm

Strumming↓-↑-↓-↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C,F,G,A# keys to play this song with easier chords.

Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram

[Opening]
[D]Day after day I’m more con[A]fused
[D]Yet I look for the [E]light through the pouring [A]rain
[D]You know that’s a game that I hate to [A]lose
[Bm]And I’m feelin’ the strain, [D]ain’t it a shame

[chorus]
Oh, [A]give me the beat boys and free my soul
I [E]wanna get lost in your rock and roll and [D]drift away
Oh, [A]give me the beat boys and free my soul
I [E]wanna get lost in your rock and roll and [D]drift away

[section 2]
[D]Beginning to think that I’m wastin’ [A]time
[D]I don’t under[E]stand the things I [A]do
[D]The world outside looks so un[A]kind
[Bm]And I’m countin’ on you to [D]carry me through

[section 3]
[Bm]And when my mind is free
[D]You know a melody can [A]move me
[Bm]And when I’m feelin’ blue
[D]The guitar’s comin’ through to [E]soothe me

[section 4]
[D]Thanks for the joy that you’ve given [A]me
[D]I want you to [E]know I believe in your [A]song
[D]And rhythm and rhyme and harmo[A]ny
[Bm]You’ve helped me along, [D]makin’ me strong

[Closing]
Na na na, won’t you, [D]won’t you [A]take me
Oh, [E]take me
Barre chords can be reasonably easy and fun for this song

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ArtistDobie Gray

AlbumDrift Away

GenresR&B, Soul

Year1973

KeyD

How to play Drift Away on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Dobie Gray - Drift Away on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↑-↓-↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Drift Away uses these transitions most often: D → A (14), A → E (7), and E → D (7). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - A chord transition.

1. D → A chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0

To move from D to A;

While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

2. D → E chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.

To move from D to E;

While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 4.
Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.

3. E → A chord transition

To move from E to A;

Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

4. A → Bm chord transition

Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.

To move from A to Bm;

While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
Place ring finger on G string fret 4.

Drift Away chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Drift Away.

Drift Away includes 51 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Drift Away contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Drift Away connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → A: 17%
- D → Bm: 5%
After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → E: 12%

1. D → A chord transition

2. D → E chord transition

3. E → A chord transition

4. A → Bm chord transition

5. Bm → D chord transition