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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · Bm · E · D
Ticket to Ride Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about a departing lover, featuring a driving rhythm and iconic guitar riff. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, medium-tempo strum to match the original recording’s feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
A
E
Verse 2
A
E
A
E
Chorus
D
A
D
A
Verse 3
A
E
A
E
Chorus
D
A
D
A
Bridge
A
E
A
E
A
E
Verse 4
A
E
A
E
Chorus
D
A
D
A
Outro
A
E
A
E
Practice tip: Master the simple A to E change before adding the D chord for the chorus; the entire song is built on these three chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ticket to Ride"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm, E and D.
Is "Ticket to Ride" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ticket to Ride" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ticket to Ride"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.