Green River

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

Well,

take me back down where cool wa ter flows, y’all.

Oh, let me re mem ber things I don’t know:

stop ping at the log where cat fish bite,

(C)walk ing a long the riv er road at night,

(A)bare foot girls

danc ing (CN.C.)in the moon light.

I can hear the bull frog call ing me, oh.

with Won d’rin’ if my rope’s ers still hang in’ to the tree.

ers.

Love to kick my feet ’way down the shal low wa ter.

Shoo fly, gon drag on fly, get back t’your moth er.

and (A)Pick up a flat rock, (CN.C.)skip it a cross Green Green (E7)Riv er.

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Green River — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Green River" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

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

About “Green River”

Why does "Green River" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Green River".
What key is "Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Green River is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Green River"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Green River" 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 "Green River"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Green River"?
"Green River" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Green River"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, C, E7, G6.
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 real sheet music for "Green River"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Green River".
Can I see all the notes in "Green River"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.