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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Down On The Corner" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down On The Corner"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Down On The Corner". Key of C, 200 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.