Drive chords and lyrics

Fun fact

"Drive" by The Cars is a beautiful and emotional ballad from their 1984 album "Heartbeat City." Sung by bassist Benjamin Orr, the song explores themes of love, loss, and concern for a loved one.

The intro and much of the verse in the song feature a tonic major chord followed by a major seventh chord. The use of a major seventh chord (e.g., Bmaj7 if the tonic is B) introduces a subtle tension and resolution, enriching the harmonic texture. This chord consists of the root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh (e.g., B, D#, F#, A#), creating a lush, dreamy sound. Let’s play!