Lookin' Out My Back Door

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

Just got back from Il li nois, a (Em)lock the front door, oh boy!

(C)Got to all sit the (G)down, hap py take crea a tures (D)rest danc ing on the porch.

I (G)mag i na tion sets in, to (Em)pret day ty soon I’m sing in’,

(C)Doo, doo, (G)doo, look in’ (D7)out my back (G)door.

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

(C)Look at all the the (G)down, hap py take crea a tures (D)rest danc ing on the lawn.

A (G)di no saur Vic tro la to (Em)lis day t’ning to Buck O wens.

(C)Doo, doo, (G)doo, look in’ (D7)out my back (G)door.

There’s a (G)door.

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

Won’t you take a ride

(Em)on the fly in’ (D)spoon?

(G)Won d’rous ap pa ri tion pro (Em)vid ed by mag i cian.

(C)Doo, doo, (G)doo, look in’ out my back (G)door.

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

Won’t you take a ride

(Em)on the fly in’ (D)spoon?

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

(C)Doo, doo, (G)doo, look in’ out my back (G)door.

(G)door.

(G)door.

Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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

About “Lookin' Out My Back Door”

What key is "Lookin' Out My Back Door" in?
"Lookin' Out My Back Door" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lookin' Out My Back Door" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lookin' Out My Back Door" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Lookin' Out My Back Door" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

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