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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Bad Moon Rising" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Bad Moon Rising" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bad Moon Rising" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Bad Moon Rising" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bad Moon Rising" is in the key of Bb at 184 BPM.
What chords are in "Bad Moon Rising"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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