Ticket To Ride

by The Beatles
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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!

I

My ba by don’t care!

My ba by don’t care!

Ticket To Ride — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ticket To Ride" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 125 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ticket To Ride”

Why does "Ticket To Ride" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ticket To Ride".
What key is "Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles played in?
Ticket To Ride is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ticket To Ride"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ticket To Ride" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ticket To Ride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ticket To Ride"?
"Ticket To Ride" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ticket To Ride"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, C, D7, E, E7, F#m, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ticket To Ride"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ticket To Ride".
Can I see all the notes in "Ticket To Ride"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 125 BPM.