Ticket To Ride

· by Carpenters

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Lyrics

I think I’m gon na be sad,

I think it’s to day,

yeah.

The (Ab)boy that’s driv in’ me (Bb)mad is go in’ a way.

(Gm)He’s got a tick et to ride,

(Gm)he’s got a tick et to (Cm7)ride,

(Bb)he’s got a tick et to ride and he don’t care.

He (Bb)said that liv in’ with me was bring in’ him down,

yeah.

(Ab)He would nev er be (Bb)free when I was a round.

(Gm)He’s got a tick et to ride,

(Gm)he’s got a tick et to (Cm7)ride,

(Bb)he’s got a tick et to ride and he don’t (Bb)care.

(Eb)Don’t know why he’s rid in’ so (Ebmaj7)high.

He ought a (Eb)do right, he ought a do right by (F)me.

Be (Eb)fore he gets to say in’ good (Ebmaj7)bye,

he ought a (Eb)do right, he ought a (Gm)do right by (C)me.

I (Bb)think I’m gon na be sad,

I think it’s to day,

yeah.

The boy that’s driv in’ me (Bb)mad is go in’ a way.

Oh, (Gm)he’s got a tick et to ride,

(Gm)he’s got a tick et to (Cm7)ride,

(Bb)he’s got a tick et to ride and he don’t (Bbmaj7)care,

(Bbmaj7)don’t care

(Eb)where.

(Bbmaj7)Think I’m gon na be sa (Eb)- ad.

(Bbmaj7)Think I’m gon na be sa ad.

(Bbmaj7)Think I’m gon na be sa (Eb)- ad.

(Bbmaj7)Think I’m gon na be sa ad.

Ticket To Ride by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ticket To Ride” by Carpenters in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 105 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ticket To Ride" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ticket To Ride"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Ticket To Ride" use?: Just 19 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carpenters songs work for kids?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.