What key is "I Put A Spell On You" in?

"I Put A Spell On You" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I Put A Spell On You" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I Put A Spell On You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "I Put A Spell On You"?

This arrangement of "I Put A Spell On You" uses 8 chords: A, Am, B7, C, D, Em, Fmaj7, G.

How long does it take to learn "I Put A Spell On You" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?

Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I put a (Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

You bet ter (Am)stop the thing that you’re do ing.

I said a watch out, I ain’t (B7)ly in’.

Yeah!

I ain’t gon na take none of your

fool ing a round.

I ain’t gon na take none of your

put ting me down.

I put a (Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

Whoa whoa, (Am)al right!

(Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

You bet ter (Am)stop the thing that you’re do ing.

I said a watch out, I ain’t (B7)ly in’.

Yeah!

I ain’t gon na take none of your

fool ing a round.

I ain’t gon na take none of your

put ting me down.

I put a (Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

Whoa whoa, (Am)al right!

I put a (Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

You bet ter (Am)stop the thing that you’re do ing.

I said a watch out, I ain’t (B7)ly in’.

Yeah!

I ain’t gon na take none of your

fool ing a round.

I ain’t gon na take none of your

put ting me down.

I put a (Em)spell on you,

be cause you’re (Em)mine.

Whoa whoa, (Am)al right!

I put a

I Put A Spell On You by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for navigating a wide chord palette — eight chords means your left hand rarely stays in one position for long, so start hands-separate and really map out those transitions before combining.

Pay special attention to the move into Fmaj7; it's the most colorful shape here, and rushing into it usually causes a stumble.

Let your thumb find that E on top cleanly before your other fingers settle.

The B7 is another one to isolate — make sure that D♯ speaks clearly, because it drives the tension back toward Em.

At 120 BPM the tempo is steady but pushy, so practice the full progression at around 85 BPM first and only speed up once your chord changes feel automatic, not reactive.

Loop any four-bar section that trips you up at least ten times before moving on.

Rock feel here means keeping your rhythm confident and slightly heavy on the downbeats — don't let it turn floaty.

This is the kind of song that genuinely builds your confidence with chromatic chord moves and quick position shifts, skills that'll pay off in almost everything you play next.

About “I Put A Spell On You”

What key is "I Put A Spell On You" in?: "I Put A Spell On You" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Put A Spell On You" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Put A Spell On You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Put A Spell On You"?: This arrangement of "I Put A Spell On You" uses 8 chords: A, Am, B7, C, D, Em, Fmaj7, G.
How long does it take to learn "I Put A Spell On You" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?: Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.