Proud Mary

by Ike & Tina Turner

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Lyrics

Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on a riv er.

(D)Left a good job plates in the cit y,

work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day.

And I nev er lost one min ute of sleep cit in’.

I was wor ry’n’ ’bout the way that things the might have been.

queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’.

Ooh, the (Bm)Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’.

And we’re roll in’, (Roll in’, roll in’, yeah, roll in’, roll in’ on a riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.) (D)Cleaned a lot of plates in in Mem phis.

Pumped a lot of ’tane down in New Or leans.

But I nev er saw the good side of the cit y un was til I hitched a ride that on the riv er boat queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’.

Ooh, the (Bm)Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’.

And we’re roll in’, (Roll in’, roll in’, yeah, roll in’, roll in’ on a riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.) in’ on the riv Said we’re roll in’, Roll in’, roll in’, roll in’, roll in’ on the riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.)

Oh, I left a good of job in the (D)cit y, now, I work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day.

live.

And I nev er lost one min ute of of the sleep cit in’ wor peo ry’n’ ’bout the way things the might have boat been.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’ (turn in’).

Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’ (burn in’).

Roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ (all right), roll in’ on a riv er.

Roll in’, said we’re roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ on the riv er.

Riv er, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo.

Cleaned a lot of plates in the (D)Mem phis, now, I pumped a lot of ’tane down in New Or leans.

live.

But I nev er saw the good ute side got no sleep mon y till peo I hitched a ride on are riv er to queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’ (turn in’).

Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’ (burn in’).

Roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ (all right), roll in’ on a riv er.

Roll in’, said we’re roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ on the riv er.

Riv er, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo.

If

Roll in’ (yeah),

roll in’ (uh huh), roll in’ on the riv er.

(Give me one more time.) Roll in’ (yeah),

roll in’ (woo wee), roll in’ on the riv er.

Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Proud Mary” by Ike & Tina Turner 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 D at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary"?
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.