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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Down On The Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Down On The Corner"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Down On The Corner" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 200 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.