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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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