Proud Mary

· by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Proud Mary

Creedence Clearwater Revival132 BPM

Lyrics

(D)Left a good job plates in the ci ty, phis,

work in’ for The Man ev ’ry night and day,

and I nev er lost one mi nute of the sleep ci ty, in’, un wor ry in’ ’bout the way things a might have boat been.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,

roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the ri ver.

(D)Cleaned a lot of plates in the Mem ty, phis,

pumped a lot of pain in ’ry New Or leans,

but I nev er saw the good side of the sleep ci ty, in’, un til ry I hitched a ride on a riv er boat queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,

roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the ri ver.

(D)If you come down to the ri ver,

bet you gon na find some peo ple who live.

You don’t have to wor ry ’cause you have no mo ney, peo ple on the ri ver are hap py to give.

(D)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the ri ver.

(D)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the ri ver.

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 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.
How many chords does "Proud Mary" use?: Just 4 chords: A, Bm, C, D. 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.