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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ticket To Ride" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Ticket To Ride" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ticket To Ride" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ticket To Ride"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ticket To Ride" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ticket To Ride"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ticket To Ride" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.