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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.
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 Bb, 105 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Carpenters played in?
- Ticket To Ride is arranged in the key of Bb 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 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ticket To Ride" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ticket To Ride"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +11 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". 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 Bb at 105 BPM.