Ticket To Ride
Beatles · Live at the BBC
The girl that's driving me mad is going away
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
but she don't care
She said that living with me is bringing her down, yeah
For she would never be free when I was around
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
but she don't care
I don't know why she's riding so high
She ought to think right
She ought to do right by me
Before she gets to saying goodbye
She ought to think right
She ought to do right by me
I think I'm gonna be sad, I think it's today, Yeah
The girl that's driving me mad is going away, yeah, oh
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
but she don't care
I don't know why she's riding so high
She ought to think right
She ought to do right by me
Before she gets to saying goodbye
She ought to think right
She ought to do right by me
She said that living with me is bringing her down, yeah
For she would never be free when I was around
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
but she don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care
Ticket To Ride
Released on the Beatles' 1963 compilation Live at the BBC, 'Ticket To Ride' stands as a pivotal moment in the band's early electric sound. Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the track captures the group's transition from rock and roll to a more complex, psychedelic style that would define their later work. The song's driving rhythm and soaring melody became a staple of the British Invasion, influencing countless artists across genres. While it was not released as a single in the UK, its enduring popularity and iconic status on the album cemented its place in music history. The recording reflects the band's creative energy during a transformative era, showcasing their ability to blend folk roots with emerging rock experimentation.