Down On The Corner

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

Ear ly in the eve nin’ and (G)just a bout sup per time, but o ver by the court house won’t they’re (G)start ing to un wind.

(F)Four kids on the cor ner out (C)try ing to bring a you up.

Wil ly picks a tune out and he (G)blows it on the harp.

(F)Down on the cor ner, (G)out in the street, Wil ly and the (F)Poor boys are play in’.

Bring a nick el; tap your feet.

Roos ter hits the wash board and (G)peo ple just got to smile, but Blink y thumps the gut bass won’t and (G)so los for a while.

(F)Poor boy twangs the rhy thm out (C)on ing his kal a ma zoo.

Wil ly goes in to a dance and (G)dou bles on ka zoo.

(F)Down on the cor ner, (G)out in the street, Wil ly and the (F)Poor boys are play in’.

Bring a nick el; tap your feet.

Down On The Corner — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Down On The Corner" 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 C, 200 BPM.

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

About “Down On The Corner”

Can I play "Down On The Corner" 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 "Down On The Corner" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Down On The Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Down On The Corner is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down On The Corner"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down On The Corner" 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 "Down On The Corner"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down On The Corner"?
"Down On The Corner" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Down On The Corner"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. 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 "Down On The Corner"?
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. "Down On The Corner" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Down On The Corner"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Down On The Corner" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.