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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Bad Moon Rising" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 184 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bad Moon Rising

Why does "Bad Moon Rising" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bad Moon Rising".
What key is "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Bad Moon Rising is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bad Moon Rising"?
The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Moon Rising" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bad Moon Rising"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bad Moon Rising"?
"Bad Moon Rising" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bad Moon Rising"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, C7, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Bad Moon Rising"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bad Moon Rising".
Can I see all the notes in "Bad Moon Rising"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 184 BPM.

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