What key is "Ticket To Ride" in?

"Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ticket To Ride" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Ticket To Ride" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Ticket To Ride"?

This arrangement of "Ticket To Ride" uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, C, D7, E, E7, F#m, G.

How long does it take to learn "Ticket To Ride" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (A)think I’m gon na be sad, I think it’s to day,

yeah!

The girl that’s driv ing me mad is go ing a way.

(F#m)She’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

She (A)said that liv ing with me is bring ing her down,

yeah!

For she would nev er be free when I was a round.

(F#m)She’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

She

I (D7)don’t know why she’s rid in’ so high,

she ought a think twice; she ought a do right by (E)me.

Be (D7)fore she gets to say in’ good bye

she ought a think twice, she ought a do right by (E)me.

I (A)think I’m gon na be sad, I think it’s to day,

yeah!

The girl that’s driv ing me mad is go ing a way.

Yeah!

Oh, (F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

I (D7)don’t know why she’s rid in’ so high,

she ought a think twice; she ought a do right by (E)me.

Be (D7)fore she gets to say in’ good bye

she ought a think twice, she ought a do right by (E)me.

She (A)said that liv ing with me is bring ing her down,

yeah!

For she would nev er be free when I was a round.

Yeah!

Oh, (F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

My ba by don’t care!

Ticket To Ride by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ticket To Ride”

What key is "Ticket To Ride" in?: "Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ticket To Ride" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ticket To Ride" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ticket To Ride"?: This arrangement of "Ticket To Ride" uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, C, D7, E, E7, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Ticket To Ride" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.