Learn "TICKET TO RIDE" by Carpenters on Piano

Master "TICKET TO RIDE" by Carpenters with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 105 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 105 BPM.

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
105 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Ticket To Ride" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.