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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Travelin' Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 130 BPM.
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About “Travelin' Man”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Travelin' Man" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Travelin' Man" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Travelin' Man" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Travelin' Man" is in the key of Ab at 130 BPM.
- What chords are in "Travelin' Man"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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