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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Travelin' Man" 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 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”
- Can I play "Travelin' Man" 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 "Travelin' Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Travelin' Man"?
- 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. "Travelin' Man" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Travelin' Man"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Travelin' Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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