Eric Clapton - Driftin’: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Driftin’" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

                   E
I'm drifting and drifting
A                            E
Just like a ship out on the sea
                   A
I'm drifting and drifting
                             E
Just like a ship out on the sea
B7
Well I ain't got nobody
A                          E B7
In this world to care for me

If my baby would only
take me back again
If my baby would only
take me back again
I would feel much better,
darling, and at least I'd have a friend

I give you all my money,
tell me what more can I do
I give you all my money,
tell me what more can I do
You is a sweet little girl
but I swear you won't be true

I'm drifting and drifting,
just like a ship out on the sea
I'm drifting and drifting,
just like a ship out on the sea
Because I ain't got nobody
in this world to care for me

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

B7

Guitar chord B7

E

Guitar chord E

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Driftin’" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Driftin’" by Eric Clapton.

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