Other arrangements of Proud Mary
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Roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the riv er.
(D)Left a good job in the cit y
work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day,
and I nev er lost one min ute of sleep in’.
I was wor ry’n’ ’bout the way that things might have been.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’, ooh, the Proud Mar y keep on burn in’.
And we’re roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ yeah,
roll in’ on the riv er.
(Roll in’ on the riv er.)
(Roll in’.)
(Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
(Roll in’ on the (G)riv (D)er.)
So I left a good job in the cit y (D)work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day, and I nev er lost one min ute of sleep in’.
Wor ried ’bout the way things might have been.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’, (Turn in’.) Proud Mar y keep on burn in’.
(Burn in’.) Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
(Roll in’ on the riv er.) Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
Da dab, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, dab, do, do, do.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, (G)bah, (F)bah, bah, (D)bah, (F)dah, (G)dah.
(D)Yeah!
Cleaned lot of plates Mem phis, y’all.
(D)Pumped a lot of ’tane down in New ple Or leans.
But saw the good side the y un I hitched a ride on the riv er Queen.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’, (Turn in’.) Proud Mar y keep on burn in’.
(Burn in’.) Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
(Roll in’ on the riv er.) Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
Da dab, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, dab, do, do, do.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, (G)bah, (F)bah, bah, (D)bah, (F)dah, (G)dah.
(D)Yeah!
If
Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er.
(Roll in’ on the riv er.) Roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’, (Roll in’.) roll in’ on the riv er, roll in’ on the riv er.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, yeah.
(C)Bah dab, (A)bah, (G)bah, (F)bah, bah, (D)bah, (F)dah, (G)dah.
(D)Yeah!
Proud Mary — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Proud Mary" by Glee Cast. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Proud Mary”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Proud Mary" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Proud Mary".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Proud Mary" by Glee Cast in?
- The backing track is in D at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Proud Mary" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Proud Mary"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Proud Mary", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Proud Mary" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Proud Mary"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Proud Mary"?
- "Proud Mary" was originally performed by Glee Cast. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Glee Cast are available?
- Other accompaniments by Glee Cast: "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Halo / Walking On Sunshine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Proud Mary" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Proud Mary" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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