Other arrangements of Ticks
Pick a learning view.
(CN.C.)Ev ’ry time you take a (F)sip,
out in this smok y at mos (Bb)phere,
But you press that bot tle to your (F)lips
and I wish I was your (C)beer.
Now And in the small there of your (Dm)back
your jeans are play in’ peek a (Bb)boo.
I’d like to see the oth er (F)half all o ver
of your but ter fly tat (F)too.
Hey, that (F)gives me an i dea, to night let’s (Bb)get out of this (F)bar and drive (F)out in to the coun try that, and (C)find a place to park.
I’d like to (F)see you out in the (F)moon light, I’d like to (F)kiss you (C)way back in the sticks.
I’d like to (F)walk you through a (C)field of wild (Dm)flow (C)ers and I’d like to (C)check you for (F)ticks.
(CN.C.)I know the per fect lit tle (F)path
out in these woods I used to (Bb)hunt.
But don’t wor ry, babe, I’ve got your (F)back
and I’ve al so got your (C)front.
Now I’d hate to waste a night like (Dm)this.
I’ll keep your safe, you wait and (Bb)see.
The on ly thing al lowed to (F)crawl all o ver
of when we get there is (F)me.
You know (F)ev ’ry guy in here to night would (Bb)like to take you (F)home.
and But (F)I’ve got way more class than that, babe, (C)that ain’t what I want.
I’d like to (F)see you
out in the (F)moon light,
I’d like to (F)kiss you (C)way back in the sticks.
I’d like to (F)walk you through a (C)field of wild (Dm)flow (C)ers and I’d like to (C)check you for (F)ticks.
(CN.C.)I know the per fect lit tle (F)ticks.
Now, (Bb)ooh,
you nev er (C)know where (Dm)one (C)might (Bb)be.
And, (Dm)ooh,
there’s lots of (Bb)plac es that are (F)hard to (C)reach.
(F)ticks.
Ticks — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ticks" by Brad Paisley 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, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ticks”
- Can I learn "Ticks" 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 "Ticks" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Ticks" by Brad Paisley played in?
- Ticks 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 "Ticks"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ticks" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ticks"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ticks"?
- "Ticks" was originally performed by Brad Paisley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
- Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ticks"?
- 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 "Ticks" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ticks"?
- 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. "Ticks" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.