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Drivers License Chords

Olivia Rodrigo Beginner Key of Bb 5 Chords 2 min read

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Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Guitar

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

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Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Ukulele

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

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Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Piano

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Banjo

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Mandolin

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Harmonica

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Violin

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dmtap to play

Gmtap to play

Key

Bb Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

Bb · F · C · Dm · Gm

Drivers License Chords – Vocal

Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout debut that became a global phenomenon. The piano-driven ballad builds from quiet verses to an emotional climax.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: On piano, play soft arpeggios in the verse and build to full chords in the chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four main chords

The song uses Bb, F, C, and Dm. On guitar, use a capo on the 1st fret and play A, E, B, and C#m shapes.

2

Get the verse pattern

The verse uses Bb-F-C-Dm in a slow, deliberate pattern. Let each chord sustain. The emotion comes from restraint.

3

Build the chorus

The chorus uses the same progression but with more intensity. Add fuller voicings and stronger dynamics.

4

The bridge

The bridge intensifies with Gm before resolving back to the chorus pattern.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bb F

I got my driver’s license last week

C Dm

Just like we always talked about

Bb F

’Cause you were so excited for me

C Dm

To finally drive up to your house

Chorus

Bb F C Dm

’Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Bb F C Dm

And all my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you

Verse 2

Bb F

I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve

C Dm

Never felt this way for no one

Bb F

And I just can’t imagine how you

C Dm

Could be so okay now that I’m gone

Practice tip: On piano, practice the Bb-F-C-Dm progression with arpeggios in the right hand. Start slow and build intensity as the song progresses.