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The tuning is one half step down making it Eb Ab Db Gb Bb eb
But you can of course play it in regular tuning if you so wish.
[Intro]
 E D F#A    E
       2x  
[Verse 1]
 E
Drifting
      Ebm              D                C#
On a sea of forgotten teardrops
      Abm
On a lifeboat
[Chorus]
        B A Dbm B
Sailing for
        B A Dbm B
Your love
 A      E
Sailing home
[Bridge]
 G A G B
[Verse 2]
 E
Drifting
      Ebm        D       C#
On a sea of old heartbreaks
      Abm
On a lifeboat
[Chorus]
      B A Dbm B
Sailing for
      B A Dbm B
Your love
 A      E
Sailing home
[outro]
G A G B        B A# A
GAGFGB   BA#A
            3x
G A G F G B    C

Drifting chords and lyrics

Free chords for Drifting by Jimi Hendrix. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The tuning is one half step down making it Eb Ab Db Gb Bb eb
But you can of course play it in regular tuning if you so wish.
[Intro]
 E  D  F# A 2x  E
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
 G A G B
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[outro]
G A G B        B A# A
G A G F G B    B A# A 3x
G A G F G B    C

Drifting Chords by Jimi Hendrix

Learn how to play Drifting by Jimi Hendrix with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Drifting chords”, “Drifting guitar chords”, or “Jimi Hendrix Drifting chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Drifting chords and for experienced players who want accurate Drifting lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, E.

Frequently asked questions about Drifting

How do I play "Drifting" by Jimi Hendrix on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Drifting" by Jimi Hendrix on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "Drifting" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Drifting" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Drifting"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Drifting" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Drifting" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Drifting" by Jimi Hendrix with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimi Hendrix below.

What key is "Drifting" in?

The chords for "Drifting" show the original chord names (including Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.