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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Travelin' Man" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 130 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 “Travelin' Man”
- Why does "Travelin' Man" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Travelin' Man".
- What key is "Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson played in?
- Travelin' Man is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Travelin' Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Travelin' Man" 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 "Travelin' Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Travelin' Man"?
- "Travelin' Man" was originally performed by Ricky Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Travelin' Man"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F7, Gm.
- What other songs by Ricky Nelson can I play here?
- Try "GARDEN PARTY", "HELLO MARY LOU", "LONESOME TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Travelin' Man"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Travelin' Man".
- Can I see all the notes in "Travelin' Man"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 130 BPM.
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