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(D)Left a good job in the ci ty,
work in’ for The Man ev ’ry night and day,
and I nev er lost one mi nute of the sleep ty, in’, un wor ry in’ ’bout the way things a might have boat been.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,
(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,
roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)Cleaned a lot of in the Mem ty,
pumped a lot of pain in ’ry New Or leans,
but I nev er saw the good side of the sleep ty, in’, un til ry I hitched a ride on a riv er boat queen.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,
(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,
roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)If you come down to the ri ver,
bet you gon na find some peo ple who live.
You don’t have to wor ry ’cause you have no mo ney, peo ple on the ri ver are hap py to give.
(D)Roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)Roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
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.
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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 Creedence Clearwater Revival 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 Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Proud Mary"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, C, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 "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.