Other arrangements of Ticks
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Ticks" 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 E, 100 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 “Ticks”
- Can I play "Ticks" 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 "Ticks" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ticks" by Brad Paisley played in?
- Ticks is arranged in the key of E 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?
- 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 "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 chords are used in "Ticks"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A6, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, E, +2 more.
- What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
- Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ticks"?
- 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. "Ticks" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ticks"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ticks" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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