Proud Mary

by Ike & Tina Turner
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Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on a riv er.

(D)Left a good job in the cit y,

work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day.

And I nev er lost one min ute of sleep cit in’.

I was wor ry’n’ ’bout the way that things the might have been.

queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’.

Ooh, the (Bm)Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’.

And we’re roll in’, (Roll in’, roll in’, yeah, roll in’, roll in’ on a riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.) (D)Cleaned a lot of in in Mem phis.

Pumped a lot of ’tane down in New Or leans.

But I nev er saw the good side of the cit y un was til I hitched a ride that on the riv er boat queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’.

Ooh, the (Bm)Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’.

And we’re roll in’, (Roll in’, roll in’, yeah, roll in’, roll in’ on a riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.) in’ on the riv Said we’re roll in’, Roll in’, roll in’, roll in’, roll in’ on the riv er.

roll in’ on the riv er.)

Oh, I left a good of job in the (D)cit y, now, I work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day.

live.

And I nev er lost one min ute of of the in’ wor ry’n’ ’bout the way things the might have boat been.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’ (turn in’).

Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’ (burn in’).

Roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ (all right), roll in’ on a riv er.

Roll in’, said we’re roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ on the riv er.

Riv er, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo.

Cleaned a lot of plates in the (D)Mem phis, now, I pumped a lot of ’tane down in New Or leans.

live.

But I nev er saw the good ute side got no y till I hitched a ride on are riv er to queen.

(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’ (turn in’).

Proud Mar y keep on (G)burn in’ (burn in’).

Roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ (all right), roll in’ on a riv er.

Roll in’, said we’re roll in’ (yeah), roll in’ on the riv er.

Riv er, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo.

If

Roll in’ (yeah),

roll in’ (uh huh), roll in’ on the riv er.

(Give me one more time.) Roll in’ (yeah),

roll in’ (woo wee), roll in’ on the riv er.

Proud Mary — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Proud Mary" 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 D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Proud Mary

Can I play "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Proud Mary" by Ike & Tina Turner played in?
Proud Mary is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Proud Mary"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Proud Mary" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Proud Mary"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Proud Mary"?
"Proud Mary" was originally performed by Ike & Tina Turner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Proud Mary"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F, G.
Can a complete beginner play "Proud Mary"?
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. "Proud Mary" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Proud Mary"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Proud Mary" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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