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Drift Away

Uncle Kracker (Ft. Dobie Gray)

KeyB major
Tempo76 BPM
Duration4:15

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Drift Away by Uncle Kracker (Ft. Dobie Gray) in?

This transcription starts in B major.

What tempo is Drift Away?

The estimated tempo is 76 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Drift Away?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → B → F♯ → E (5 occurrences); E → B → C♯m → E (4 occurrences); B → F♯ → E → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Drift Away?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → I → V → IV in B major; IV → I → ii → IV in B major; I → V → IV → I in B major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Drift Away use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the verse at 0:15 and 1:09. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Drift Away in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Drift Away structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (0:38) → verse (1:06) → chorus (1:31) → bridge (2:00) → chorus (2:44) → outro (4:00).

How long is this version of Drift Away?

The transcribed version lasts 4:15. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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