Ticket To Ride
View chords used in this chart
Intro (play twice... let all notes ring):
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Verse:
A
I think I'm gonna be sad I think it's today, yeah
Bm E
The girl that's driving me mad is going away
F#m D F#m Gmaj7
She's got a ticket to ride she's got a ticket to ride
F#m E A
She's got a ticket to ride and she don't care.
Then second verse...
Then ...
Middle:
D
I don't know why she's riding so high
E
She ought to think twice she ought to do right by me
D
Before she gets to saying goodbye
E
She ought to think twice she ought to do right by me
Little solo:
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Then another verse, then another middle, then another verse, then
Ending: A
My baby don't care...
How to play Ticket To Ride
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.