Ticket To Ride

by Carpenters
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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.

Ticket To Ride — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Ticket To Ride" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 105 BPM.

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About “Ticket To Ride”

What key is "Ticket To Ride" by Carpenters played in?
Ticket To Ride is arranged in the key of Eb 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.

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