Songwriters: "Ticket to Ride" was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Publisher: The song is published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Permission: To legally cover and distribute the song, you must obtain a mechanical license. This can be done through organizations like The Harry Fox Agency in the U.S. or other similar rights organizations depending on your location. Credits: When publishing your cover, be sure to include the original songwriters and the publisher in the credits. For example: Original Song: "Ticket to Ride" Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cover By: [Jason Newland]