What key is "Proud Mary" in?

"Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary" 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.

Lyrics

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

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

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

(G)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Am)proud Mar y keep on (F)burn in’.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Cleaned a lot of to in Mem phis,

pumped a lot of ’pane down in New Or leans.

But I nev er saw ry the good side of the y till I hitched a ride er on a riv er boat (G)Big wheel keep on turn in’,

(Am)proud Mar y keep on (F)burn in’.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(C)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Proud Mary”

What key is "Proud Mary" in?: "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary" 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 "Proud Mary" 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.