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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ticket To Ride" by Carpenters 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 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 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 Bb at 105 BPM.
- 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 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 Bb at 105 BPM.