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Down On The Corner

· by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Lyrics

Ear ly in the eve nin’ and (G)just a bout sup per time, but o ver by the court house won’t they’re (G)start ing to un wind.

(F)Four kids on the cor ner out (C)try ing to bring a you up.

Wil ly picks a tune out and he (G)blows it on the harp.

(F)Down on the cor ner, (G)out in the street, Wil ly and the (F)Poor boys are play in’.

Bring a nick el; tap your feet.

Roos ter hits the wash board and (G)peo ple just got to smile, but Blink y thumps the gut bass won’t and (G)so los for a while.

(F)Poor boy twangs the rhy thm out (C)on ing his kal a ma zoo.

Wil ly goes in to a dance and (G)dou bles on ka zoo.

(F)Down on the cor ner, (G)out in the street, Wil ly and the (F)Poor boys are play in’.

Bring a nick el; tap your feet.

Down On The Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Down On The Corner" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Down On The Corner"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Down On The Corner" use?: Just 3 chords: C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Creedence Clearwater Revival songs work for kids?: Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.