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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Ticket To Ride" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ticket To Ride" with hands-separate practice in A at 125 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ticket To Ride"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ticket To Ride" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ticket To Ride"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ticket To Ride" is in the key of A at 125 BPM.