Proud Mary

· by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Proud Mary

Creedence Clearwater Revival100 BPM

Lyrics

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

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

live.

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

queen.

(G)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Am)proud Mar y keep on (F)burn in’.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Cleaned a lot of plates to in Mem phis,

pumped a lot of ’pane down in New Or leans.

live.

But I nev er saw ry the good side of the mon y till I hitched a ride er on a riv er boat give.

(G)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Am)proud Mar y keep on (F)burn in’.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.

Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Proud Mary” 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 132 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 "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.
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.