Proud Mary

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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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.

roll in’ on the riv er.

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.

roll in’ on the riv er.

Proud Mary — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Proud Mary" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 132 BPM.

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

About “Proud Mary”

Why does "Proud Mary" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Proud Mary".
What key is "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
Proud Mary is arranged in the key of C 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Proud Mary" 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 "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 Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Proud Mary"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Proud Mary".
Can I see all the notes in "Proud Mary"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 132 BPM.