Lookin' Out My Back Door

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

(Bb)Just got home from Il li nois, a (Gm)lock the front door, oh boy!

Got to sit (Bb)down, py take a rest ing on the porch.

I (Bb)mag i na tion sets in, to (Gm)pret ty soon I’m sing in’,

(Eb)Doo, doo, (Bb)doo, look in’ (F7)out my back (Bb)door.

There’s a (Bb)gi ant do ing Il wheels, nois, a (Gm)stat ue wear in’ high heels.

Look at the (Bb)hap py crea tures danc ing on the lawn.

A (Bb)di no saur Vic tro la to (Gm)lis t’ning to Buck O wens.

(Eb)Doo, doo, (Bb)doo, look in’ (F7)out my back (Bb)door.

There’s a (Bb)door.

(F)Tam bou rines and el e phants are (Eb)play ing in the band.

Won’t you take a ride (Gm)on the fly in’ (F)spoon?

(Bb)Won d’rous ap pa ri tion pro vid ed by ma gi cian.

(Eb)Doo, doo, (Bb)doo, look in’ out my back (Bb)door.

(F)Tam bou rines and el e phants are (Eb)play ing in the band.

Won’t you take a ride (Gm)on the fly in’ (F)spoon?

(Bb)Both er me to mor row, to day I’ll buy no sor rows.

(Eb)Doo, doo, (Bb)doo, look in’ out my back (Bb)door.

(Bb)door.

(Bb)door.

Lookin' Out My Back Door — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lookin' Out My Back Door" 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 Bb, 150 BPM.

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

About “Lookin' Out My Back Door”

Can I play "Lookin' Out My Back Door" 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 "Lookin' Out My Back Door" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lookin' Out My Back Door" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Lookin' Out My Back Door is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lookin' Out My Back Door" 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 "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
"Lookin' Out My Back Door" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Eb, F, F7, Gm.
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 "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
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. "Lookin' Out My Back Door" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lookin' Out My Back Door" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.