Travelin' Man

by Ricky Nelson

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Lyrics

I’m a (Eb)trav el in’ man and I’ve (Cm)made a lot o’ stops

all o ver the world;

and in (Eb)ev er y port I (Ab)own the heart of at (Eb)least one (Bb7)love ly (Eb)girl.

I’ve a (Eb)pret ty se ño ri ta (Cm)wait in’ for me

down in old Mex i co;

and if you’re (Eb)ev er in A (Eb7)las ka, (Ab)stop and see my (Eb)cute lit tle (Bb7)Es ki (Eb)mo.

Oh, my (Ab)sweet frau lein down in (Gm)Ber lin town

makes my heart start to (Eb)yearn;

and my (Ab)Chi na doll down in (Gm)old Hong Kong waits for my re (Bb7)turn.

Pret ty (Eb)Pol y ne sian ba by (Cm)o ver the sea,

I re mem ber the night

when we (Eb)walked on the (Eb7)sands of (Ab)Wai ki ki and I (Eb)held you, (Bb7)oh, so (Eb)tight.

Oh, I’m a (Cm)trav el in’ man.

Yes, I’m a (Cm)trav el in’ man.

Ooh.

Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Travelin' Man” by Ricky Nelson 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 Ab at 130 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 "Travelin' Man" 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 "Travelin' Man"?
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.