What key is "Ticks" in?

"Ticks" by Brad Paisley is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Ticks" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Ticks" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Ticks"?

This arrangement of "Ticks" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, E, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Ticks" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?

Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Ev ’ry time you take a (E5)sip,

in this smok y at mos (A5)phere,

you press that bot tle to your (E5)lips

and I wish I was your (B5)beer.

And in the small there of your (C#m)back

your jeans are play in’ peek a boo.

I’d like to see the oth er (E)half

of your but ter fly tat (E5)too.

Hey, that (B)gives me an i (E)dea, let’s (A)get out of this (E)bar and drive (B)out in to the (E)coun try and (B)find a place to park.

’Cause I’d like to (E)see you

out in the moon light.

I’d like to kiss you (B)way back in the sticks.

I’d like to walk you through a (B)field of wild (C#m)flow (B)ers and I’d like to (B)check you for ticks.

(CN.C.)I know the per fect lit tle path

out in these woods I used to (A5)hunt.

But don’t wor ry, babe, I’ve got your (E5)back

and I’ve al so got your (B5)front.

Now I’d hate to waste a night like (C#m)this.

I’ll keep you safe, you (B)wait and (A)see.

The on ly thing al lowed to (E)crawl all o ver you

when we get there is (E5)me.

You know (B)ev ’ry guy in (E)here to night (E)would (A)like to take you (E)home.

But (B)I’ve got way more (E)class than that, babe, (B)that ain’t what I want.

Now, (A)ooh,

you nev er know where one might (B)be.

And (A)ooh,

there’s lots of (A)plac es that are (E)hard to reach.

I’d like to see you

out in the moon light.

I’d like to kiss you, ba by, (B)way back (CN.C.)in the sticks.

I’d like to walk you through a (B)field of wild (C#m)flow (B)ers.

And I’d like to (B)check you for ticks.

Oh, (A)I’d sure like to (B)check you for ticks.

Ticks by Brad Paisley

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ticks”

What key is "Ticks" in?: "Ticks" by Brad Paisley is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Ticks" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Ticks" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ticks"?: This arrangement of "Ticks" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, E, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Ticks" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?: Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.