Travelin' Man

by Ricky Nelson
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Lyrics

I’m a (Eb)trav el in’ man and I’ve (Cm)made a lot o’ stops

all o ver the world;

and in (Eb)ev er y port I (Ab)own the heart of at (Eb)least one (Bb7)love ly (Eb)girl.

I’ve a (Eb)pret ty se ño ri ta (Cm)wait in’ for me

down in old Mex i co;

and if you’re (Eb)ev er in A (Eb7)las ka, (Ab)stop and see my (Eb)cute lit tle (Bb7)Es ki (Eb)mo.

Oh, my (Ab)sweet frau lein down in (Gm)Ber lin town

makes my heart start to (Eb)yearn;

and my (Ab)Chi na doll down in (Gm)old Hong Kong waits for my re (Bb7)turn.

Pret ty (Eb)Pol y ne sian ba by (Cm)o ver the sea,

I re mem ber the night

when we (Eb)walked on the (Eb7)sands of (Ab)Wai ki ki and I (Eb)held you, (Bb7)oh, so (Eb)tight.

Oh, I’m a (Cm)trav el in’ man.

Yes, I’m a (Cm)trav el in’ man.

Ooh.

Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Travelin' Man”

What key is "Travelin' Man" in?
"Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Travelin' Man" 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 "Travelin' Man" 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 "Travelin' Man"?
This arrangement of "Travelin' Man" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F7, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Travelin' Man" 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 Ricky Nelson can I play here?
Try "GARDEN PARTY", "HELLO MARY LOU", "LONESOME TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.