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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bad Moon Rising" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 184 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bad Moon Rising”
- Can I play "Bad Moon Rising" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bad Moon Rising" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bad Moon Rising"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bad Moon Rising" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bad Moon Rising"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bad Moon Rising" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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