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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Proud Mary" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Proud Mary" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Proud Mary" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.