Bad Moon Rising

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

I see the (C)bad ri (Bb)moon a ris ing.

I see the (C)trou ble (Bb)on the way.

I see we’re (C)earth ers (Bb)quakes and light nin’.

I see the (C)bad of (Bb)times to day.

(Bb)Don’t go a round to night, well, it’s (F)bound to take your life.

(C7)There’s a bad moon on the rise.

I hear the (C)hur your (Bb)canes a blow ing.

I see are (C)end is (Bb)com ing soon.

I fear we’re (C)riv for (Bb)o ver flow ing.

I see is (C)voice en (Bb)rage and ruin.

(Bb)Don’t go a round to night, well, it’s (F)bound to take your life.

(C7)There’s a bad moon on the rise.

Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Bad Moon Rising”

What key is "Bad Moon Rising" in?
"Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of F with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bad Moon Rising" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Bad Moon Rising" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Bad Moon Rising"?
This arrangement of "Bad Moon Rising" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, C7, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Bad Moon Rising" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.